Extends application period of temporary substitute teacher credential pathway.

This bill (A1553) extends the deadline for college students to apply for a temporary substitute teacher credential in New Jersey. It changes the current application window - originally set to end June 30, 2023 - to June 30, 2026, allowing students enrolled in accredited colleges with at least 30 completed semester credits to apply under this pathway. The bill also extends the deadline for the Commissioner of Education to issue a report on this credential pathway, requiring the report to be submitted within one year of the new deadline (June 30, 2026). This directly affects college students seeking substitute teaching roles who meet the credit and age requirements.