# New Jersey S1287: Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*

New Jersey S1287, Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*, is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) Senate bill sponsored by James Beach (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic); status failed, last action 2024-05-20 (Substituted by A1669 (1R)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S1287
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.*
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2024-01-09
- Last action: 2024-05-20, Substituted by A1669 (1R)
- Sponsors: James Beach (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: James Beach (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Shirley K. Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Renee C. Burgess (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (4)

- 2024-05-20: Substituted by A1669 (1R) (Senate)
- 2024-05-13: SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (Voice) (Ruiz) (Senate)
- 2024-05-06: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- Senate 5/13/24, 2024-05-14: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S2.PDF)
- Senate 5/13/24 1R, 2024-05-14: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_R1.PDF)
- Senate Education (5/6/24 TR), 2024-05-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_T1.PDF)
- Senate Education Substitute (5/6/24), 2024-05-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2024-01-05: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_I1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed)
- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
- S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Supers… (signed)

## Sources
- [Senate 5/13/24 (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S2.HTM)
- [Senate 5/13/24 (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S2.PDF)
- [Senate 5/13/24 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_R1.HTM)
- [Senate 5/13/24 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_R1.PDF)
- [Senate Education (5/6/24 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_T1.HTM)
- [Senate Education (5/6/24 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_T1.PDF)
- [Senate Education Substitute (5/6/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Education Substitute (5/6/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S1500/1287_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S1287-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).