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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill creates interstate reciprocity pathways for teacher certificates of eligibility
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeSponsor: McGuckin, Gregory P.
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What This Bill Would Do
The New Jersey State Board of Education is required to establish a pathway for for certificates of eligibility (CE) and certificates of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) for out-of-state teachers. Eligible educators must hold a valid out-of-state certificate, have recent public school teaching experience, submit recommendations, and pass background checks without needing basic skills tests or performance assessments.
Out-of-state teachers seeking employment in New Jersey public schools can bypass basic skills tests and performance assessments if they meet specific experience and application criteria.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
out-of-state teachers
Out-of-state teachers can obtain New Jersey teaching certificates through established reciprocity pathways without taking basic skills tests or performance assessments.
State Board of Education
The Board is required to establish interstate reciprocity pathways and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the act.
State Board of Examiners
The Board is responsible for receiving and processing applications and letters of recommendation from applicants.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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