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New JerseyA1669220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET

Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*

Sponsored By: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), James Beach (Democratic), Lampitt, Pamela R., Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Fewer testing barriers for future teachers

Beginning January 1, 2025, New Jersey’s State Board of Education cannot require basic-skills tests for most instructional certificates. This change excludes the limited certificate of eligibility and the limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing. Covered tests measure reading, writing, and math and include the Praxis Core. The board also cannot require state-approved teacher-preparation programs to use these tests for admission, with no exception stated. The law requires the board to adopt rules to carry out these changes.

Alternative teacher certification pathway ends

Effective June 28, 2024, New Jersey repealed the law establishing the alternative certificate of eligibility. The repeal ends that statutory pathway for teachers and prospective teachers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Rosaura Bagolie

    Democratic • House

  • James Beach

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lampitt, Pamela R.

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Yvonne Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Shirley K. Turner

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Renee C. Burgess

    Democratic • Senate

  • Clinton Calabrese

    Democratic • House

  • Linda S. Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Craig J. Coughlin

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Margie Donlon M.D.

    Democratic • House

  • Victoria A. Flynn

    Republican • House

  • Roy Freiman

    Democratic • House

  • Hall, Garnet R.

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Andrea Katz

    Democratic • House

  • Matsikoudis, Michele

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cody D. Miller

    Democratic • House

  • Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.

    Democratic • House

  • Annette Quijano

    Democratic • House

  • Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Gabriel Rodriguez

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Sauickie

    Republican • House

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

  • Sterley S. Stanley

    Democratic • House

  • Sumter, Shavonda E.

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Anthony S. Verrelli

    Democratic • House

  • Benjie E. Wimberly

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 184 • No: 5

House vote • 6/28/2024

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 75 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/20/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 34 • No: 2

House vote • 3/18/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 75 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2024, c.26.

    6/28/2024Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (75-1-0)

    6/28/2024House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    5/20/2024House

  4. Passed Senate — (34-2)

    5/20/2024Senate

  5. Substituted for S1287 (1R)

    5/20/2024Senate

  6. SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (Voice) (Ruiz)

    5/13/2024Senate

  7. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    5/6/2024Senate

  8. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

    4/11/2024Senate

  9. Passed Assembly — (75-2-0)

    3/18/2024House

  10. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    3/4/2024House

  11. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

    1/9/2024House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2024

    9/10/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • Version AL2024

    7/31/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • Senate 5/13/24 1R

    6/28/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • Senate 5/13/24

    5/14/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • Senate Education Substitute (5/6/24)

    5/7/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • Assembly Education (3/4/24 TR)

    4/12/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • Assembly Education Substitute (3/4/24)

    3/5/2024

    HTMLPDF

  • As Introduced

    2/9/2024

    HTMLPDF

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