S 2076 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DOE to establish database of novice teachers and host job fairs.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Education (DOE) to create a private database of newly certified teachers (those with eligibility certificates but no provisional certification) and host three annual regional job fairs. The database will include contact details, employment status, and teaching certifications for school districts to use in filling vacancies, with teachers able to opt out or limit contact information. School districts, charter schools, and other eligible educators can access the database, while job fairs will be open to novice teachers, educator program students, and certified professionals. The DOE may charge a small fee to participating school districts to cover event costs but cannot use fees for general operations. This policy directly affects novice teachers seeking employment and school districts facing staffing gaps.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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