New Jersey § 18a:27-4a
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:27-4a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:27-4a.
a. As used in this section: “ 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 a State-approved college professional education preparation program; “ Novice teacher ” means any teacher working under a valid certificate of eligibility, certificate
of eligibility with advanced standing, or provisional certificate who has not yet
been issued a standard instructional certificate; “ Provisional certificate ” means a certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners to candidates who hold
either a certificate of eligibility or a certificate of eligibility with advanced
standing and are employed as part of a State-approved district training program or
residency leading to standard certification. b. A novice teacher employed by a board of education under a valid certificate of
eligibility, certificate of eligibility with advanced standing, or a provisional certificate
shall be deemed to be a teaching staff member for all purposes and shall be entitled
to all benefits and other emoluments of employment provided by law and regulation
to teaching staff members. A novice teacher shall also receive the terms and conditions of employment provided
to teaching staff members in the employing district under the collective bargaining
agreement including, but not limited to, salary, sick leave, and health insurance
benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:27-4a
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Section 18a:27-4a 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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