Requires State Board of Education to authorize Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired Kindergarten through Grade 12 endorsement.

This bill requires New Jersey's State Board of Education to create a standalone "Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired" endorsement for K-12 educators. It directly affects teachers seeking to specialize in supporting blind or visually impaired students and school districts hiring them. The key provision allows teachers with this endorsement to teach blind/visually impaired students in all public K-12 schools without needing additional subject or grade-level endorsements. To qualify, candidates must complete a state-approved training program and meet any additional requirements set by the State Board. This changes current law, which previously required separate endorsements for subject/grade levels alongside the blind/visually impaired certification.