NJASA Legislative Update
August 24, 2020

If you have any questions regarding the legislative information below, please email me at  mschulz@njasa.net.  
The following Legislative Activity took place August 17, 2020:

S-2823 Corrado
Requires DOE to provide reimbursement of school district costs of providing protective face coverings and hand sanitizer for addressing transmission of COVID-19.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2825 Ruiz
Establishes loan redemption program for certain bilingual education teachers.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2826 Ruiz
Requires State Board of Education to establish procedures for issuance of limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing and limited certificate of eligibility for certain teacher candidates.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2827 Ruiz
Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2828 Ruiz
Requires DOE to develop credential to introduce teachers to culturally responsive teaching practices, characteristics, and methods.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2829 Ruiz
Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program;" appropriates $50,000.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2830 Ruiz
Requires educator preparation program to report passing rates of students who complete certain tests and to disseminate information on test fee waiver programs, and permits collection of student fee for certain testing costs.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2833 Ruiz
Establishes Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2834 Ruiz
Mandates training on culturally responsive teaching for all candidates for teaching certification.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

S-2835 Ruiz
Requires compilation of data and issuance of annual reports on New Jersey teacher workforce.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
The following Legislative Activity took place August 24, 2020:

A-4550 Jasey/Timberlake/Moen, Jr.
Requires students to complete financial aid application as part of high school graduation requirements.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

A-4555 Holley/Reynolds-Jackson/Speight
New Jersey Childcare and Tutoring Relief Act; establishes Remote Learning Childcare and Tutoring Grant Program in DHS.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee

A-4594 Quijano
Requires State Board of Education to establish procedures for issuance of limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing and limited certificate of eligibility for certain teacher candidates.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

A-4595 Quijano
Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program;" appropriates $50,000.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

A-4596 Quijano
Requires DOE to develop credential to introduce teachers to culturally responsive teaching practices, characteristics, and methods.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

S-2843 Singleton
Establishes measures to provide employment stability for high school coaches employed in school districts.
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading