Bill Text: NJ S2832 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Allows student enrolled in institution of higher education who has completed 30 semester-hour credits to serve as substitute teacher; extends time period substitute teacher may serve during public health emergency.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-11 - Approved P.L.2021, c.87. [S2832 Detail]

Download: New_Jersey-2020-S2832-Amended.html

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[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 2832

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

219th LEGISLATURE

 

INTRODUCED AUGUST 17, 2020

 

 

Sponsored by:

Senator  M. TERESA RUIZ

District 29 (Essex)

Senator  JAMES BEACH

District 6 (Burlington and Camden)

 

Co-Sponsored by:

Senator Diegnan

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

     Allows student enrolled in institution of higher education who has completed 30 semester-hour credits to serve as substitute teacher.

 

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

     As reported by the Senate Education Committee on September 14, 2020, with amendments.

  

An Act concerning substitute teachers and supplementing chapter 26 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.

 

     Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

 

     1.    Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a candidate for a substitute teacher credential who is enrolled in a regionally accredited institution of higher education shall present a minimum of 30 semester-hour credits completed at the institution at the time of applying for the substitute credential. ¹A candidate applying for a substitute teacher credential under this section shall be at least 20 years of age. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict school districts from establishing additional criteria for the employment of substitute teachers under this section.¹

 

     2.    This act shall take effect immediately.