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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.2 - Current director of athletics, continuance of employment

18A:26-2.2. Current director of athletics, continuance of employment  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this act, any individual who possesses a New Jersey teacher's certificate and who is employed as a director of athletics in a public high school prior to the effective date of this act may continue to be so employed.  L.1991,c.17,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.3 - Rules, regulations relative to certification of swimming teachers in public schools.

18A:26-2.3 Rules, regulations relative to certification of swimming teachers in public schools.  1. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the certification of persons employed by boards of education to teach swimming in the public schools. The regulations adopted by the State board shall include requirements to ensure that candidates for certification have the appropriate swimming and first aid skills necessary to protect the health and safety of students.L.1998,c.120,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.4 - Certification required for appointment as school athletic trainer; exceptions

18A:26-2.4. Certification required for appointment as school athletic trainer; exceptions  4. To be eligible for appointment by a board of education as a school athletic trainer in any public school, an applicant shall possess an educational services certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, any person who is employed as a school athletic trainer in a public school prior to the effective date of P.L.1999, c.87 (C.18A:26-2.4 et al.) may continue to be so employed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:28-4. L.1999,c.87,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.5 - Rules relative to athletic trainer licensure

18A:26-2.5. Rules relative to athletic trainer licensure  5. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) setting forth the certification and endorsement requirements of a school athletic trainer which shall include, but need not be limited to, the satisfactory completion of the requirements established by the State Board of Medical Examiners for licensure as an athletic trainer pursuant to P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). L.1999,c.87,s.5; amended 2001, c.156, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.6 - Instructional certificate; technology education endorsement; industrial arts endorsement

18A:26-2.6. Instructional certificate; technology education endorsement; industrial arts endorsement  1. a. The State Board of Education shall authorize a technology education endorsement to the instructional certificate. The endorsement shall authorize the holder to teach technology education in all public schools. Technology education shall include content which is aligned to the core curriculum content standards and which reflects the standards for technology literacy published by the International Technology Education Association. b. The State board shall issue an endorsement for industrial arts after the effective date of this act. This endorsement shall authorize the holder to teach industrial arts which includes: graphic arts, drafting, woodworking, metal working, arts and power mechanics. c. Teachers holding an industrial arts endorsement prior to the effective date of this act and who are employed in a school district teaching technology education or courses as described in subsection a. of this section prior to that date or who have passed the Educational Testing Service Praxis test in technology education or any other test of subject matter knowledge designated by the State board shall, upon application to the State Board of Examiners, be issued a technology education endorsement. A teacher issued a technology education endorsement pursuant to this subsection shall have all of his service teaching technology education or courses as described in subsection a. of this section under the industrial arts endorsement credited toward tenure and seniority as if rendered under the technology education endorsement. d. Nothing in this act shall be construed to preclude an individual from holding both a technology education endorsement and an endorsement for industrial arts. L.2004,c.7,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.7 - Rules

18A:26-2.7. Rules  2. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act, including the development of the requirements for the technology education endorsement which shall be aligned with the core curriculum content standards. L.2004,c.7,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.8 - Instruction in autism, developmental disabilities awareness, teaching methods, required for N.J. instructional certificate.

18A:26-2.8 Instruction in autism, developmental disabilities awareness, teaching methods, required for N.J. instructional certificate.  1. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering coursework for a New Jersey instructional certificate shall incorporate the recommendations developed by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 2 of this act on instruction in autism and other developmental disabilities awareness and methods of teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities into existing course curriculum. L.2007, c.171, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.9 - Recommendations for autism, developmental disabilities awareness instruction, teaching methods.

18A:26-2.9 Recommendations for autism, developmental disabilities awareness instruction, teaching methods.  2. a. The Commissioner of Education shall develop recommendations for autism and other developmental disabilities awareness instruction and methods of teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities for teacher preparation programs in accordance with section 1 of this act and shall submit the recommendations to the State Board of Education. In developing the recommendations, the commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, representatives from entities that promote awareness about autism and other developmental disabilities and provide programs and services to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to Autism Speaks, The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers, The State University, and The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community, and representatives of the education community, including, but not limited to the New Jersey Education Association, the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, and the New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards Board. b. The Commissioner of Education shall develop recommendations to incorporate autism and other developmental disabilities awareness instruction and methods of teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities for teacher and paraprofessional in-service and other training programs, where appropriate, and shall submit the recommendations to the State board. In developing the recommendations, the commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, representatives from entities that promote awareness about autism and other developmental disabilities and provide programs and services to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to Autism Speaks, The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers, The State University, and The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community, and representatives of the education community, including, but not limited to the New Jersey Education Association, the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, and the New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards Board. c. The recommendations developed by the commissioner pursuant to subsections a. and b. of this section shall address the following: (1) characteristics of students with autism and other developmental disabilities; (2) curriculum planning, curricular and instructional modifications, adaptations, and specialized strategies and techniques; (3) assistive technology; and (4) inclusive educational practices, including collaborative partnerships. L.2007, c.171, s.2; amended 2012, c.45, s.70.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.10 - Regulations.

18A:26-2.10 Regulations.  3. The State Board of Education, based upon the recommendations developed by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 2 of this act, shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2007, c.171, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.11 - Findings, declarations relative to shortages of mathematics, science teachers.

18A:26-2.11 Findings, declarations relative to shortages of mathematics, science teachers.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Economic development focused on twenty-first century skills in areas related to mathematics and the sciences is critically important to the future of the State; and b. Documented shortages of mathematics and science teachers exist in New Jersey and this shortage will negatively impact the State's efforts to provide a workforce well prepared in such fields as engineering, research, and computer technology. L.2012, c.11, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.12 - Program to issue subject area endorsements in certain areas.

18A:26-2.12 Program to issue subject area endorsements in certain areas.  2. a. In accordance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section, the Commissioner of Education shall establish a program to issue subject area endorsements in mathematics, in the sciences, or in any subject area in which there is a shortage of teachers in the State as determined by the United States Department of Education, to certificated teaching staff members authorized to work in New Jersey public schools who do not currently have a subject area endorsement in those fields. The purpose of the program shall be to reduce the shortage of teachers in mathematics, science, and other identified subject areas. b. Under the program, and notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, the State Board of Examiners shall issue a subject area endorsement in mathematics, in the sciences, or in any subject area in which there is a teacher shortage in the State as determined by the United States Department of Education, as appropriate, upon successful completion of the program to a teaching staff member who: (1) passes the appropriate State test of subject matter knowledge; and (2) meets such other criteria as the commissioner shall set forth in regulation. The commissioner shall have the authority under the program to establish different criteria for completion of the program based on factors such as the subject area in which the individual intends to teach. c. The program shall be subject to oversight by the commissioner, including routine reviews and the elimination of subject areas for which endorsements are available under the program. The elimination of a subject area shall be based on the classroom performance of the teachers who have received endorsements in the subject area under the program or the fact that the subject area no longer has a shortage of teachers. L.2012, c.11, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.13 - Rules, regulations.

18A:26-2.13 Rules, regulations.  3. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act which shall be effective for a period not to exceed 12 months following the effective date of P.L.2012, c.11 (C.18A:26-2.11 et seq.). The regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2012, c.11, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.14 - Teaching certification for certain military spouses.

18A:26-2.14 Teaching certification for certain military spouses.  1. a. As used in this section, "nonresident military spouse" means a person (1) whose spouse is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to New Jersey, and (2) who has left employment in another state to accompany such spouse to New Jersey. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the State Board of Education shall establish a procedure for the issuance of a temporary instructional certificate to a nonresident military spouse that authorizes a board of education to employ the nonresident military spouse as a teacher if, at the time of application, the nonresident military spouse: (1) Holds a valid and current license or certificate to teach issued by another state for which there is an equivalent and currently-issued New Jersey grade level or subject endorsement; (2) Demonstrates competency in teaching in a manner determined by the State Board of Examiners, such as having taught successfully under the out-of-State license or certificate for at least three years, as documented by a letter of experience from a past supervisor or authorized district representative; having met the New Jersey grade point average requirement for an instructional certificate under State Board of Education regulations; or having completed continuing education units; and (3) Pays any applicable fees required by the State Board of Examiners. c. A temporary instructional certificate issued under this section shall be valid for 180 days and may be extended at the discretion of the State Board of Examiners for another 180 days on application of the holder of the temporary instructional certificate. The temporary instructional certificate shall authorize the nonresident military spouse to be employed as a teacher by a board of education on a temporary basis while completing any specific additional requirements for an instructional certificate in New Jersey that were not required in the other state in which the nonresident military spouse holds a license or certificate to teach. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a nonresident military spouse from obtaining a New Jersey certificate of eligibility, certificate of eligibility with advanced standing, or standard certificate under State Board of Education regulations, including the regulation for interstate reciprocity.  e. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section. L.2013, c.68, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.15 - Programming to improve student career readiness.

18A:26-2.15 Programming to improve student career readiness.  1. a. Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher preparation program for a New Jersey instructional certificate shall incorporate programming, which is curricula encompassing coursework or practical and clinical studies, or a combination thereof, to improve student career readiness. The programming shall include, but need not be limited to, employability skills, career awareness, and understanding career and technical education. b. Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, the preparation program for any person seeking an instructional certificate through the State's alternate route program shall include programming to improve student career readiness. The programming shall include, but need not be limited to, employability skills, career awareness, and understanding career and technical education. L.2014, c.72, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.16 - Eligibility for standard educational services certificate with school counselor endorsement.

18A:26-2.16 Eligibility for standard educational services certificate with school counselor endorsement.  2. Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, in order to be eligible for the standard educational services certificate with a school counselor endorsement, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete programming to improve student career readiness. The programming shall include, but need not be limited to, employability skills, career awareness, and understanding career and technical education. L.2014, c.72, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.17 - Rules, regulations.

18A:26-2.17 Rules, regulations.  3. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.2014, c.72, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.18 - Teacher leader endorsement.

18A:26-2.18 Teacher leader endorsement.  1. The State Board of Education shall authorize a teacher leader endorsement to the instructional certificate. To be eligible for the teacher leader endorsement an applicant shall complete a program of study with an approved provider for the teacher leader endorsement. L.2015, c.111, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.20 - Application to offer program of study for the teacher leader endorsement.

18A:26-2.20 Application to offer program of study for the teacher leader endorsement.  3. a. An institution of higher education, an educational organization, or other non-profit entity, or a combination thereof, may apply to the Department of Education to offer a program of study for the teacher leader endorsement. b. The Commissioner of Education shall approve programs of study that meet the standards adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2015, c.111 (C.18A:26-2.22). The commissioner shall consider the recommendations of the Teacher Leader Endorsement Advisory Board. c. Any data collected from the approved providers of the program of study shall be provided to the Teacher Leader Endorsement Advisory Board to support the board's work. The data collection shall protect individuals' privacy, and notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), the data shall not be accessible to the public. L.2015, c.111, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.21 - Construction of act.

18A:26-2.21 Construction of act.  4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit the right to determine any additional compensation and release time for the responsibilities of a teacher with a teacher leader endorsement, in addition to any other terms and conditions of employment related to these teachers, through collective negotiations. L.2015, c.111, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.22 - Rules, regulations.

18A:26-2.22 Rules, regulations.  5. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B -1 et seq.), to: a. Set standards for the program of study for the teacher leader endorsement; and b. Set standards for the approval of providers of programs of study for the teacher leader endorsement. L.2015, c.111, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.23 - Special education requirements for instructional certificate.

18A:26-2.23 Special education requirements for instructional certificate.  1. In addition to any other requirements adopted by the State Board of Education for teacher preparation programs, the State board shall require that the preparation program for an instructional certificate include a minimum of the equivalent of 6 semester credit hours of classroom instruction, clinical experience, including student internships, or a combination thereof, in special education.  L.2017, c.6, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.24 - Credit hours in autism spectrum disorder required.

18A:26-2.24 Credit hours in autism spectrum disorder required.  2. In addition to any other requirements adopted by the State Board of Education for teacher preparation programs, the State Board of Education shall require that the preparation program for an instructional certificate with a teacher of students with disabilities endorsement shall include credit hours in autism spectrum disorder and comprehensive evidence-based instructional practices to address the educational strengths and needs of students with autism.  L.2017, c.6, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.25 - Rules, regulations.

18A:26-2.25 Rules, regulations.  3. The State Board of Education shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2017, c.6, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:26-2.26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:26-2.26 - Computer science education endorsement to the instructional certificate.

18A:26-2.26 Computer science education endorsement to the instructional certificate.  1. a. The State Board of Education shall authorize a computer science education endorsement to the instructional certificate. The endorsement shall authorize the holder to teach computer science in all public schools, and shall be required to teach computer science in grades 9 through 12 beginning at such time as the State board determines that there is a sufficient number of teachers holding the computer science education endorsement to make the requirement feasible. b. The standards established by the State board shall require a candidate for the endorsement to hold an instructional certificate with at least one other teaching endorsement and provide documentation that the candidate has completed the computer science related coursework requirements determined by the State board up to a maximum of 15 credits. c. A candidate who can document proficient experience teaching computer science for the equivalent of two school years within the last four years prior to such time as the State board determines to require a computer science education endorsement to teach computer science in grades 9 through 12, as defined by the State board, may be granted the endorsement described in subsection a. of this section upon payment of the required fee. L.2018, c.81, s.1.