Requires candidate for teacher certification to complete course or training on anti-racism in education.

This bill requires all teacher certification candidates who complete an approved educator preparation program to complete an anti-racism training course beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. It also mandates that candidates entering teaching through alternate certification routes complete the training within one year of employment. The training must cover diversity in teaching, developing racial literacy, examining personal biases, and understanding how race affects classroom decisions like grading and discipline. Educator preparation programs must update their curricula to include this requirement and share syllabi and required texts online, though the state does not approve course content. The bill directly affects all new teacher certification applicants in New Jersey.