Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.

Easier certification for career and technical teachers

Beginning August 1, 2026, New Jersey limits certification requirements for career and technical education teachers. The State Board cannot require a basic-skills test for a standard certificate when an approved non-test measure shows English and math skills. This covers candidates for, and holders of, certificates of eligibility, including those with advanced standing. Alternatives need Education Department approval and include superintendent-approved work portfolios, occupational licenses or certifications, and industry certificates or registrations. For certificate-of-eligibility candidates, the Board cannot require preparation programs exceeding 200 instructional hours or one academic year.