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NJ S1342
NJ S1342Eliminates State residency requirement for mathematics and science public school teachers.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the State residency requirement for a person employed, or hired, by a school district, charter school, or renaissance school project to teach mathematics or science. The State residency requirement was expanded in 2011 to apply to, with limited exceptions, all public officers and employees in the State, including employees of a school district, or an authority, board, body, agency, commission, or instrumentality of the district. This bill retains the residency requirement for all other public officers and employees, but eliminates it for persons employed, or hired, by a school district, charter school, or renaissance school to teach mathematics or science. It is the intent of this bill to address the shortages of mathematics and science teachers in the State.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to remove the requirement that individuals hired to teach mathematics or science in New Jersey public schools, including charter schools and renaissance school projects, must reside in the state. This change is intended to address shortages of qualified math and science teachers. The bill clarifies that "charter school" refers to schools established under a specific law, and "renaissance school project" refers to schools established under another specific law, while "school district" encompasses various types of public school entities. The state residency requirement will still apply to most other public officers and employees.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1342 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1342_I1.HTM |
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