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NJ S335
NJ S335Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives to evaluate 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 prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring the completion of student growth objectives as part of the evaluation of any teacher. Under current law, the State Board of Education sets the minimum standards for the teacher evaluation rubric. The student achievement component of the teacher evaluation rubric currently utilizes "student growth objectives," which are multiple assessments designed by teachers to measure student progress in relation to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Student growth objectives account for between 15 and 50 percent of a teacher's overall evaluation. Under the bill, the State Board of Education would be prohibited from requiring student growth objectives, or any substantially similar assessment, as part of the evaluation of any teacher.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the State Board of Education from mandating "student growth objectives," which are assessments designed by teachers to measure how much students improve in relation to state learning standards, as a required part of evaluating teachers. Currently, these objectives can make up between 15% and 50% of a teacher's overall evaluation, and this bill prevents the State Board from requiring them or any similar assessment for teacher evaluations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S335 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/335_I1.HTM |
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