Directs Board of Education to authorize issuance of biotechnology endorsement to career and technical education teaching certificate.
This bill requires New Jersey's State Board of Education to create a biotechnology teaching endorsement for career and technical education (CTE) teachers. It directly affects CTE teachers seeking to teach biotechnology courses in grades 9-12 across public schools. To qualify, teachers must meet one of four requirements: hold a bachelor's degree in biotech-related fields, a master's in biology/chemistry, a medical lab tech certification, or relevant industry work experience. The endorsement allows certified teachers to instruct biotechnology courses without needing additional certification.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Angela McKnight
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