A-1669 is a state law passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy. It took effect on January 1, 2025. The new law PROHIBITS (yes that needs to be in all-caps) anyone from requiring that new teacher-hires must be able to read and write. You read that correctly.
Proponents believe it’s a necessary change to address difficulties recruiting teachers; critics assert that it’s bar on basic skills tests for teachers will negatively impact teacher quality.
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