Teachers in New Jersey People will no longer be required to pass a basic reading, writing and math test to be eligible to attend public schools, according to the new law.
Act of 1669 which was I fell into law By Gov. Phil Murphy, D-D., in June, it took effect Wednesday at the start of the new year. The law aims to address the state's teacher warehousing problem by removing what the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the teachers' union, called a “barrier” to certification in 2023.
The law states: “A State Board of Education may not require a candidate seeking a certificate of eligibility, certificate of advanced standing, provisional certificate, or standard educational certificate to complete a test approved by the Commissioner of Education for basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills including , but not limited to, testing basic academic skills for teachers, in order to obtain a certificate of eligibility, a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing, a provisional certificate, or a standard for educational certification.”
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The Basic Academic Skills Test for teachers has been used before More than 40 states and territories in the country and includes questions about English and mathematics in addition to basic questions about specific topics.
“We need more teachers. This is the best way to get them,” said Democratic State Sen. Jim Beach. When the bill was passed.
Act 1669 aims to address the teacher shortage in New Jersey. (Istock)
Teachers may still have to pass specialized exams in relation to their fields. They will also need a minimum GPA and credits related to their field in addition to a bachelor's degree.
Fox News Digital I reached out to the New Jersey Education Association for comment.
Over the past few years, multiple states have lowered teacher certification standards to combat the nationwide shortage. In 2022, California issued an emergency executive order to eliminate traditional credentials required for teachers to assist Employing parents as surrogates.
Other states have issued orders to lower teacher hiring standards. (Getty Images)
Arizona enacted a similar order that year that allowed teachers to begin teaching Before graduating from college.
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