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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill waives teacher certification fees and extends temporary credentials for military spouses
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs CommitteeSponsor: Carol Murphy
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey lengthens the validity of temporary teaching certificates for military spouses from 180 to 365 days, waives all issuance fees for both temporary and permanent instructional certificates, and requires expedited processing of their applications.
Military spouses relocating to New Jersey due to a service member's transfer face zero certification fees and gain up to a full year on temporary teaching permits while completing state-specific requirements.
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.
Nonresident military spouses
Military spouses who are licensed teachers from other states receive longer temporary certificate validity, fee waivers, and expedited application processing.
State Board of Education
The board must promulgate regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act to establish the expedited procedures and fee exemptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies as a nonresident military spouse under this bill?
How long is a temporary teaching certificate valid under the proposed changes?
Are military spouses required to pay application fees for their teaching certificates?
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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 Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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