A 5351 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes interstate reciprocity for certain teachers with out-of-State teaching certificates.

This bill establishes a process for New Jersey to recognize teaching certificates from other states, allowing out-of-state teachers to work in New Jersey public schools without full re-certification. To qualify, teachers must hold a current certificate from another state matching New Jersey's grade level or subject endorsements, have taught in that state during the last two school years, provide two recommendation letters (one from a supervisor), pass a criminal background check, and meet New Jersey's residency requirements. The State Board of Education will develop specific rules for implementing this reciprocity program. It directly affects teachers seeking employment in New Jersey public schools who hold valid out-of-state teaching credentials.
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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