A 2561 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes interstate reciprocity for certain teachers with out-of-State teaching certificates.

This bill establishes a streamlined process for teachers with valid out-of-state teaching certificates to obtain New Jersey teaching credentials. It applies to educators holding equivalent "certificate of eligibility" or "certificate of eligibility with advanced standing" from another state, requiring recent teaching experience (within the last two school years), two letters of recommendation (including one from a supervisor), a background check, and New Jersey residency. The State Board of Education must create rules to implement this reciprocity, ensuring the out-of-state certificate matches New Jersey's grade level or subject endorsements. This policy directly affects teachers seeking to work in New Jersey public schools while holding valid credentials from another state.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Rosy Bagolie
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