S 2032 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits State Board of Education from limiting number of certain two-year college credits that may be applied towards meeting teacher certification requirements.

This bill prohibits the New Jersey State Board of Education from setting limits on how many semester-hour credits earned at regionally accredited two-year colleges in professional education can count toward teacher certification requirements. It directly affects prospective teachers seeking certification who attend two-year colleges, ensuring their credits are fully counted if accepted by a state-approved four-year college program. The key provision removes any restriction the Board might impose on these credits, requiring them to be accepted as part of certification without arbitrary caps. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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