New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program established to reduce financial barriers to teacher certification.

The bill establishes the New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program to provide scholarships to students completing clinical practice in educator preparation programs. Eligible students can receive up to $7,200 per semester for full-time clinical practice in a New Jersey school. To qualify, students must be New Jersey residents, enrolled full-time in an approved program, and meet program eligibility steps.

New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program established to reduce financial barriers to teacher certification.

The bill establishes the New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program to provide scholarships to students completing clinical practice in educator preparation programs. Eligible students can receive up to $7,200 per semester for full-time clinical practice in a New Jersey school. To qualify, students must be New Jersey residents, enrolled full-time in an approved program, and meet program eligibility steps.