New Jersey § 18a:26-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:26-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:26-34.
a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the State Board of
Education shall not require a candidate for or the holder of a certificate of eligibility
in a career and technical education endorsement or a certificate of eligibility with
advance standing in a career and technical education endorsement to complete a Commissioner-approved
test of basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills in order to obtain a standard
certificate, including, but not limited to, the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators
test, if the candidate can demonstrate proficiency in the use of English language
and mathematics through an alternate measure. b. As used in this section: “ Alternate measure ” means any demonstration of basic skills proficiency, other than a test, that is
approved by the Department of Education, including, but not limited to: a portfolio
of work products as approved by the superintendent of a candidate's employing school
district; obtainment of an occupational license or certification; or an industry
certificate or registration. “ Certificate of eligibility ” means a certificate with lifetime validity issued by the State Board of Examiners
to candidates who meet degree, academic, and applicable test requirements for teacher
certification. “ Certificate of eligibility with advanced standing ” means a certificate with lifetime validity issued by the State Board of Examiners
to candidates who meet degree, academic, and test requirements for teacher certification
and complete an educator preparation program.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:26-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:26-34 cover?
Section 18a:26-34 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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