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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-2.27 - Rules, regulations.

18A:26-2.27 Rules, regulations.
2. 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.2018, c.81, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-2.28 - Health and physical education endorsement.

18A:26-2.28 Health and physical education endorsement.
1. a. In addition to any other eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education, in order to be appointed by a board of education to teach health and physical education in grades kindergarten through six, a person shall possess a health and physical education endorsement to the instructional certificate.
b. In addition to any other eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education, in order to be appointed by a board of education to teach physical education in grades kindergarten through six, a person shall possess a physical education endorsement to the instructional certificate.
c. In addition to any other eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education, in order to be appointed by a board of education to teach health in grades kindergarten through six, a person shall possess a health endorsement to the instructional certificate or a school nurse endorsement to the educational services certificate.
d. The provisions of subsections a., b., and c. of this section shall not be applicable to a person who teaches SDA district kindergarten students pursuant to a contract between the SDA district and a licensed child care center or other provider.
As used in this subsection, "SDA district" means an SDA district as defined in section 3 of P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-3).
e. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, a person who holds an elementary school endorsement to the instructional certificate prior to the effective date of this act, may be appointed by a board of education to teach health and physical education, physical education, or health in grades kindergarten through six, in accordance with any other requirements established by the State board.
L.2019, c.171, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-2.29 - Criteria for employment of substitute teacher.

18A:26-2.29 Criteria for employment of substitute teacher.
1. a. 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 and who is applying between the effective date of this act and June 30, 2023 shall present a minimum of 30 semester-hour credits completed at the institution at the time of applying for the substitute credential. A 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.
b. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Education to examine issues and develop recommendations as to whether the timeline established pursuant to subsection a. of this section should be extended to continue allowing candidates for substitute teaching credentials to present a minimum of 30 semester-hour credits completed at the time of applying for the substitute credential. The commissioner shall issue a final report of findings and recommendations to the Governor, to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), and to the State Board of Education no later than one year after the application period expires on June 30, 2023.
L.2021, c.87, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-2.30 - Alternate route program and certification for grades 7 to 12 at early college high school program.

18A:26-2.30 Alternate route program and certification for grades 7 to 12 at early college high school program.
1. a. The State Board of Education shall authorize an alternate route to expedite the certification of persons who are qualified by education and experience to teach grades seven through 12 at an early college high school program and shall exempt the candidate from the requirements governing a Certificate of Eligibility set forth in State Board of Education regulations. The alternate route shall consist of a three-tiered certificate program. The standards established by the State board shall include at a minimum:
(1) for receipt of an early college high school certificate of eligibility, the candidate shall:
(a) Hold an advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a field related to the subject area to be taught, as determined by the State board;
(b) Have experience teaching students at any grade level, including postsecondary students; and
(c) Pass the appropriate State test of subject-matter knowledge.
(2) for receipt of an early college high school provisional certificate, the candidate shall provide proof that an early college high school intends to employ the candidate in a teaching position.
(3) for receipt of an early college high school standard certificate, the candidate shall successfully complete at least four school years of teaching at the early college high school.
b. The certification provided pursuant to this section may be used only for employment at an early college high school and shall not satisfy the requirements for employment in any other public school.
c. Nothing herein shall be construed to preclude a teacher with an instructional certificate with an appropriate instructional endorsement issued by the State Board of Examiners from teaching at an early college high school program.
d. As used in this section, "early college high school program" means a partnership between a school district and an institution of higher education that allows participants to simultaneously complete requirements toward earning a State-endorsed high school diploma and have the opportunity to earn credits that are transferable to the institution of higher education in the partnership as part of an organized course of study toward a postsecondary degree at no cost to the participant or participant's family.
L. 2021, c.279.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-2.31 - Mandatory culturally responsive teaching training for certification.

18A:26-2.31 Mandatory culturally responsive teaching training for certification.
1. a. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, all candidates for teaching certification who have completed an educator preparation program at a commissioner-approved educator preparation program provider shall have satisfactorily completed a course or training on culturally responsive teaching.
b. All commissioner-approved educator preparation program providers shall review and update their educator preparation programs to implement the requirements of this section and submit the revisions to the Department of Education for approval.
c. As used in this section, "culturally responsive teaching" means a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning, and which uses research-based teaching strategies that make meaningful connections between what students learn in school and their cultures, languages, and experiences.
2021, c.311.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-3 - City school district examiners

18A:26-3. City school district examiners
In each city school district there may be established by the board of education a district board of examiners consisting of the commissioner, ex officio, the superintendent of schools of the district, if there be one, and such persons having the necessary qualifications as the board of education shall appoint.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-4 - Qualifications of city district examiners

18A:26-4. Qualifications of city district examiners
No person shall be appointed to a district board of examiners unless he holds a state certificate or the highest grade certificate issued in the district or is a graduate of a college or university.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-5 - Certificates granted by city district examiners

18A:26-5. Certificates granted by city district examiners
A district board of examiners shall, under such rules as the state board shall prescribe, and under such additional rules as may be prescribed by the board of education of the district, issue certificates to teach, which shall be valid for all schools of the district.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-6 - Certificates required for employment of teaching staff members in districts having city district examiners

18A:26-6. Certificates required for employment of teaching staff members in districts having city district examiners
No teaching staff member shall be employed in any of the schools of a district having a district board of examiners unless he shall be issued a certificate by said board and holds an appropriate certificate issued by the state board of examiners or the county superintendent of schools of the county.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-8.1 - Issuance of teacher's certificate to noncitizen

18A:26-8.1. Issuance of teacher's certificate to noncitizen
18A:26-8.1. a. The State Board of Examiners may, with the approval of the commissioner, issue a teacher's certificate to teach in the public schools to any citizen of any other country who has declared his intention of becoming a United States citizen and who is otherwise qualified, but any such certificate may be revoked by the State Board of Examiners if the board is satisfied that the holder thereof has abandoned his efforts to become a United States citizen, or has become disqualified for citizenship, or shall not have become a United States citizen, within five years of the date of its issuance.
b. A declaration of intention to become a United States citizen shall not be required of a teacher from a foreign country who is enrolled with an approved international agency which operates a teacher placement program or teacher exchange program in order for the teacher to obtain any necessary certification to teach in the public schools.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2002,c.9,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-8.2 - "School leader" defined; training as part of professional development.

18A:26-8.2 "School leader" defined; training as part of professional development.
13. a. As used in this section, "school leader" means a school district staff member who holds a position that requires the possession of a chief school administrator, principal, or supervisor endorsement.
b. A school leader shall complete training on issues of school ethics, school law, and school governance as part of the professional development for school leaders required pursuant to State Board of Education regulations. Information on the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying shall also be included in the training. The training shall be offered through a collaborative training model as identified by the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the State Advisory Committee on Professional Development for School Leaders.
L.2007, c.53, s.13; 2007, c.53, s.13; amended 2010, c.122, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-9 - Oath of allegiance and office; executed, etc., prerequisite to issuance of certificate

18A:26-9. Oath of allegiance and office; executed, etc., prerequisite to issuance of certificate
No certificate to teach or supervise in any of the public schools of this state, and no renewal of any such certificate, shall be issued to any applicant unless such applicant shall have first subscribed in duplicate to the oath of allegiance and office prescribed in section 41:1-3 of the Revised Statutes before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths or before a county superintendent or the president or secretary of a board of education of this state and until one copy thereof shall have been filed with the county superintendent and by him transmitted to the commissioner. The other copy of such oath shall be delivered to the applicant and by him to the board, body or person employing such applicant within this state.
L.1967, c.271.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-10 - Suspension of certificate for wrongful cessation of performance of duties; "approved private school for the disabled" defined.

18A:26-10 Suspension of certificate for wrongful cessation of performance of duties; "approved private school for the disabled" defined.
18A:26-10. Any teaching staff member employed by a board of education or an approved private school for the disabled, who shall, without the consent of the board or, in the case of an approved private school for the disabled, the board of directors of the school, cease to perform his duties before the expiration of the term of his employment, shall be deemed guilty of unprofessional conduct, and the commissioner may, upon receiving notice thereof, suspend his certificate for a period not exceeding one year.
As used in this section, "approved private school for the disabled" means a private entity approved by the Department of Education to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities who have been placed by the district board of education or charter school responsible for providing their education.
L.1967, c.271; amended 2005, c.74.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-11 - Interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel; enactment

18A:26-11. Interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel; enactment
The interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel contained herein is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in substantially the same form, to apply to all teaching staff members who must meet requirements of certification pursuant to section 1 of chapter 1 and sections 1 and 2 of chapter 26 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-12 - Declaration of policy; purpose of agreement; findings

18A:26-12. Declaration of policy; purpose of agreement; findings
1. The States party to this agreement, desiring by common action to improve their respective school systems by utilizing the teacher or other professional educational person wherever educated, declare that it is the policy of each of them, on the basis of co-operation with one another, to take advantage of the preparation and experience of such persons wherever gained, thereby serving the best interests of society, of education, and of the teaching profession. It is the purpose of this agreement to provide for the development and execution of such programs of co-operation as will facilitate the movement of teachers and other professional educational personnel among the States party to it, and to authorize specific interstate educational personnel contracts to achieve that end.
2. The party States find that included in the large movement of population among all sections of the Nation are many qualified educational personnel who move for family and other personal reasons but who are hindered in using their professional skill and experience in their new locations. Variations from State to State in requirements for qualifying educational personnel discourage such personnel from taking the steps necessary to qualify in other States. As a consequence, a significant number of professionally prepared and experienced educators is lost to our school systems. Facilitating the employment of qualified educational personnel, without reference to their States of origin, can increase the available educational resources. Participation in this compact can increase the availability of educational manpower.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-13 - Definitions

18A:26-13. Definitions
As used in this agreement and contracts made pursuant to it, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(a) "Educational personnel" means persons who must meet requirements pursuant to State law as condition of employment in educational programs.
(b) "Designated State official" means the education official of a State selected by that State to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of his State, contracts pursuant to this agreement.
(c) "Accept," or any variant thereof, means to recognize and give effect to one or more determinations of another State relating to the qualifications of educational personnel in lieu of making or requiring a like determination that would otherwise be required by or pursuant to the laws of a receiving State.
(d) "State" means a State, territory, or possession of the United States; the District of Columbia; or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(e) "Originating State" means a State (and the subdivision thereof, if any) whose determination that certain educational personnel are qualified to be employed for specific duties in schools is acceptable in accordance with the terms of a contract made pursuant to Article III.
(f) "Receiving State" means a State (and the subdivisions thereof) which accept educational personnel in accordance with the terms of a contract made pursuant to Article III.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-14 - Contracts for acceptance of personnel; provisions; term; annual report

18A:26-14. Contracts for acceptance of personnel; provisions; term; annual report
1. The designated State official of a party State may make one or more contracts on behalf of his State with one or more other party States providing for the acceptance of educational personnel. Any such contract for the period of its duration shall be applicable to and binding on the States whose designated State officials enter into it, and the subdivisions of those States, with the same force and effect as if incorporated in this agreement. A designated State official may enter into a contract pursuant to this article only with States in which he finds that there are programs of education, certification standards or other acceptable qualifications that assure preparation or qualification of educational personnel on a basis sufficiently comparable, even though not identical to that prevailing in his own State.
2. Any such contract shall provide for:
(a) Its duration.
(b) The criteria to be applied by an originating State in qualifying educational personnel for acceptance by a receiving State.
(c) Such waiver, substitutions, and conditional acceptances as shall aid the practical effectuation of the contract without sacrifice of basic educational standards.
(d) Any other necessary matters.
3. No contract made pursuant to this agreement shall be for a term longer than 5 years but any such contract may be renewed for like or lesser periods.
4. Any contract acceptance by a receiving State of educational personnel on the basis of the completion by educational personnel of a program of educational preparation shall specify the earliest date or dates on which originating State approval of the program or programs involved can have occurred. No contract made pursuant to this agreement shall require acceptance by a receiving State of any persons qualified because of successful completion of a program prior to January 1, 1954.
5. The certification or other acceptance of a person who has been accepted pursuant to the terms of a contract entered into pursuant to this agreement shall not be revoked or otherwise impaired because the contract has expired or been terminated; provided, however, that any receiving State may revoke or suspend any certificate or other qualifying document on any ground which would be sufficient for revocation or suspension of a certificate or other qualifying document initially granted or approved in the receiving State.
6. A contract committee composed of the designated State officials of the contracting States or their representatives shall keep the contract under continuous review, study means of improving its administration, and report no less frequently than once a year to the appropriate education agencies of the contracting States.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-15 - Educational preparation programs

18A:26-15. Educational preparation programs
1. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to repeal or otherwise modify any law or regulation of a party State relating to the approval of programs of educational preparation having effect solely on the qualification of educational personnel within that State.
2. To the extent that contracts made pursuant to this agreement deal with the educational requirements for the proper qualification of educational personnel, acceptance of a program of educational preparation shall be in accordance with such procedures and requirements as may be provided in the applicable contract.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-16 - Multilateral contracts; co-operation of States

18A:26-16. Multilateral contracts; co-operation of States
1. The party States agree that they will, so far as practicable, prefer the making of multilateral contracts pursuant to Article III of this agreement.
2. The party States agree that they will facilitate and strengthen co-operation in interstate certification and other elements of educational personnel qualification and for this purpose shall co-operate with agencies, organizations, and associations interested in certification and other factors relevant to the qualifications of educational personnel.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-17 - Evaluation of progress; recommendations

18A:26-17. Evaluation of progress; recommendations
The designated State officials of any party States may meet from time to time as a group to evaluate progress under the agreement, and to formulate recommendations for changes.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-18 - Other arrangements or practices

18A:26-18. Other arrangements or practices
Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to prevent or inhibit other arrangements or practices of any party State or States to facilitate the interchange of educational personnel.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-19 - Effective date; withdrawal

18A:26-19. Effective date; withdrawal
1. This agreement shall become effective when enacted into law by 2 States. Thereafter it shall become effective as to any State upon its enactment of this agreement.
2. Any party State may withdraw from this agreement by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until 1 year after the Governor of the withdrawing State has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the Governors of all other party States.
3. No withdrawal shall relieve the withdrawing State of any obligation imposed upon it by a contract to which it is a party. The duration of contracts and the methods and conditions of withdrawal therefrom shall be those specified in their terms.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-20 - Liberal construction; severability of provisions

18A:26-20. Liberal construction; severability of provisions
This agreement shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this agreement shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this agreement is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any State or of the United States, or the application thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this agreement and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this agreement or any provision thereof shall be held contrary to the constitution of any State participating therein, the agreement shall remain in full force and effect with respect to the State affected as to all severable matters.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-21 - Designated state official

18A:26-21. Designated state official
The "designated State official" for this State shall be the Secretary of the State Board of Examiners. The designated State official shall enter into contracts pursuant to Article III of the agreement only with the approval of the specific text thereof by the State Board of Education upon recommendation by the State Board of Examiners and the Commissioner of Education.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 2, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-22 - Copies of contracts; filing; publication

18A:26-22. Copies of contracts; filing; publication
True copies of all contracts made on behalf of this State pursuant to the agreement shall be kept on file in the office of the Secretary of the State Board of Examiners and in the office of the Secretary of State. The State Department of Education shall publicize all such contracts in the New Jersey Register.
L.1969, c. 114, s. 3, eff. June 26, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-24 - Course or training for prospective teachers relative to child abuse.

18A:26-24 Course or training for prospective teachers relative to child abuse.
1. a. Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, all candidates for teaching certification who have completed an educator preparation program at a commissioner-approved educator preparation program provider shall have satisfactorily completed a course or training that includes the recognition of, and the requirement to report, child abuse including sexual abuse.
b. All commissioner-approved educator preparation program providers shall review and update their educator preparation programs to implement the requirements of this section and submit the revisions to the Department of Education for approval.
L.2019, c.109, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-25 - Alternate Route Interstate Reciprocity Pilot Program.

18A:26-25 Alternate Route Interstate Reciprocity Pilot Program.
1. The Department of Education shall establish a five-year Alternate Route Interstate Reciprocity Pilot Program. The department shall:
a. following two complete years of program implementation, publish a progress report on the success of the program up to that point in time; and
b. establish criteria for participating New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility educator preparation programs. The selected educator preparation programs shall:
(1) accept an out-of-state candidate who meets the requirements of section 3 of this act;
(2) accept a candidate's earned credits from a prior educator preparation program for any participating out-of-state candidate who has not yet completed their educator preparation program; and
(3) provide the department with ongoing data regarding the progress and success of all participating candidates and any candidate data necessary for a comparative progress report.
L.2021, c.57, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-26 - Issuance of instructional certificate of eligibility.

18A:26-26 Issuance of instructional certificate of eligibility.
2. For the purposes of the Alternate Route Interstate Reciprocity Pilot Program established pursuant to section 1 of this act, the State Board of Examiners shall issue an instructional certificate of eligibility to an out-of-State candidate who:
a. holds the equivalent of a valid certificate of eligibility or a valid provisional certificate issued by another state in a subject or grade level also offered in New Jersey;
b. has passed a subject-matter test to receive the candidate's out-of-State endorsement or passed the appropriate New Jersey subject-matter test;
c. has passed a performance assessment that is approved by the state in which the certificate was issued, or, if the out-of-State candidate did not take or pass a state-approved performance assessment, the candidate shall be issued an instructional certificate of eligibility but shall pass a New Jersey approved performance assessment prior to the issuance of a standard instructional certificate;
d. has at least one year of effective teaching experience as documented by a letter from the candidate's former supervisor, principal, or employing school district's human resource officer; and
e. has been in good standing during the candidate's teaching experience under the out-of-State certificate as documented in such manner as determined by the State Board of Education.
L.2021, c.57, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-27 - Requirements for out-of-State candidate.

18A:26-27 Requirements for out-of-State candidate.
3. If the out-of-State candidate has not completed an approved educator preparation program the candidate shall enroll in a New Jersey approved educator preparation program and complete any remaining college credits or coursework prior to the issuance of a standard instructional certificate.
L.2021, c.57, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-28 - Eligibility for standard certificate.

18A:26-28 Eligibility for standard certificate.
4. A certificate of eligibility for an out-of-State candidate who is enrolled in the pilot program and who meets all other requirements for issuance of a standard certificate pursuant to State Board of Education regulations shall be eligible for a standard certificate. A certificate of eligibility candidate who successfully completes the pilot program may apply for up to one year of effective teaching experience earned out-of-State, as documented by a letter from the candidate's former supervisor, principal, or employing school district's human resource officer, to satisfy the requirement that the candidate earn at least two summative evaluation ratings within three consecutive years of teaching.
L.2021, c.57, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-29 - Report at conclusion of pilot program.

18A:26-29 Report at conclusion of pilot program.
5. At the conclusion of the five-year pilot program, the Department of Education shall submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot program to the Governor, the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), and the State Board of Education. The report shall include an analysis of the impact of the pilot program and shall include the department's recommendation on the feasibility of continuing the program.
L.2021, c.57, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-30 - Report to the Department of Education, first-time, overall test pass rates, instructional certificate.

18A:26-30 Report to the Department of Education, first-time, overall test pass rates, instructional certificate.
1. a. Each educator preparation program shall annually report to the Department of Education on the first-time and overall test pass rates of candidates for an instructional certificate, for each test required for instructional certification.
b. Each educator preparation program shall annually publish the first-time and overall test pass rates of its students on its website.
c. Each educator preparation program shall annually disseminate information to its students on the availability of fee waivers for tests required for instructional certification.
d. Each educator preparation program shall include in its tuition and fees bill an optional lab fee that a student may opt to pay and which shall be applied towards the cost of the student completing the tests required for instructional certification.
e. As used in this act, a "test required for instructional certification" means Praxis Core tests, or their successor tests, and Praxis Subject Assessments, or their successor tests.
L.2021, c.393, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-31 - Annual compilation of test pass rates.

18A:26-31 Annual compilation of test pass rates.
2. The department shall annually compile the test pass rates of candidates for an instructional certificate submitted pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act into a comparative profile of all educator preparation programs. The profile shall be made available for public inspection on the department's website.
L.2021, c.393, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-32 - Test pass rates required for educator preparation program review.

18A:26-32 Test pass rates required for educator preparation program review.
3. The test pass rates submitted to the department pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of this act shall be included within the documentation required for the Commissioner of Education's periodic review of educator preparation programs.
L.2021, c.393, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:26-33 - Test fee waivers for low-income students.

18A:26-33 Test fee waivers for low-income students.
4. Any policy or contract entered into after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.393 (C.18A:26-30 et seq.) by the State, or any political subdivision thereof, regarding a test required for instructional certification shall provide for the dissemination of fee waivers to low-income students.
As used in this section:
"Annual adjusted gross income" means:
(1) for a dependent student, the annual adjusted gross income of the student's parent or legal guardian, as reported on the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other financial aid form; and
(2) for an independent student, the annual adjusted gross income of the student and, if applicable, the spouse of the student, as reported on the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other financial aid form, and
"Low-income student" means a student with an annual adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less.
L.2021, c.393, s.4.