Requires candidate for teacher certification to complete course or training on anti-racism in education.

This bill (S 2829) requires all new teaching certification candidates in New Jersey - both those completing standard educator preparation programs and those using alternate certification routes - to complete a mandatory course or training on anti-racism in education. The course must cover topics like racial literacy, examining educator bias, and how racism impacts classroom decisions such as grading and discipline. Approved educator preparation programs must update their curricula to include this requirement and share course syllabi and required texts online, though the state will not review or approve these materials. The requirement would take effect in the first full school year after the bill becomes law, applying to all new candidates seeking certification.