New Jersey § 18a:26-2

§ 18a:26-2.

a. As used in this section, “ nonresident military spouse ” means a person (1) whose spouse is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of

the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to New Jersey, and (2)

who has left employment in another state to accompany such spouse to New Jersey. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the State Board of

Education shall establish a procedure for the issuance of a temporary instructional

certificate to a nonresident military spouse that authorizes a board of education

to employ the nonresident military spouse as a teacher if, at the time of application,

the nonresident military spouse: (1) Holds a valid and current license or certificate to teach issued by another state

for which there is an equivalent and currently-issued New Jersey grade level or subject

endorsement; (2) Demonstrates competency in teaching in a manner determined by the State Board

of Examiners, such as having taught successfully under the out-of-State license or

certificate for at least three years, as documented by a letter of experience from

a past supervisor or authorized district representative; having met the New Jersey

grade point average requirement for an instructional certificate under State Board

of Education regulations; or having completed continuing education units; and (3) Pays any applicable fees required by the State Board of Examiners. c. A temporary instructional certificate issued under this section shall be valid

for 180 days and may be extended at the discretion of the State Board of Examiners

for another 180 days on application of the holder of the temporary instructional certificate. The temporary instructional certificate shall authorize the nonresident military

spouse to be employed as a teacher by a board of education on a temporary basis while

completing any specific additional requirements for an instructional certificate in

New Jersey that were not required in the other state in which the nonresident military

spouse holds a license or certificate to teach. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a nonresident military spouse

from obtaining a New Jersey certificate of eligibility, certificate of eligibility

with advanced standing, or standard certificate under State Board of Education regulations,

including the regulation for interstate reciprocity. e. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the “Administrative

Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.