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NJ A2095
NJ A2095Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of biotechnology endorsement to career and technical education teaching certificate.
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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 directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a biotechnology endorsement to the career and technical education certificate. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach students in grades nine through 12 in all public schools. The bill requires a candidate seeking a career and technical education teaching certification with a biotechnology endorsement is required to possess a bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field; possess a master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field; possess a career and technical education certification with a medical laboratory technician endorsement; or have demonstrated industry work experience in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field.
AI Summary
This bill directs the State Board of Education to create a new endorsement for a career and technical education teaching certificate specifically for biotechnology, allowing holders to teach this subject to students in grades nine through twelve in public schools. To qualify for this biotechnology endorsement, candidates must meet certain educational or experience requirements, including holding a bachelor's degree in a related field like biotechnology or biomedical science, possessing a master's degree in biology or chemistry, having a career and technical education certificate as a medical laboratory technician, or demonstrating relevant work experience in the biotechnology field. The State Board of Education will be responsible for establishing the necessary rules and regulations to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A2095 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2095_I1.HTM |
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