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NJ A3983

NJ A3983
Directs State Board of Education to authorize general science endorsement.


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Introduced
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a general science endorsement to the instructional certificate. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach a biological science, chemistry, earth science, physical science, or physics course in grades nine through 12. The bill requires the State board to establish appropriate requirements for the endorsement that provide a teacher with the special knowledge and skills necessary to work with students in these grades. The bill permits teachers holding a biological science, chemistry, earth science, physical science, or physics endorsement prior to the establishment of the general science endorsement, upon application to the State Board of Examiners, to be issued the general science endorsement established by the bill.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a general science endorsement to the instructional certificate. The endorsement allows the holder to teach a biological science, chemistry, earth science, physical science, or physics course in grades 9 through 12. The bill requires the State Board to establish appropriate requirements for the endorsement that provide teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with students in these grades. Additionally, the bill permits teachers holding a specific science endorsement prior to the establishment of the general science endorsement to be issued the new general science endorsement upon application to the State Board of Examiners.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 03/07/2024)

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