New Jersey A3529 establishes a grant program for teacher recruitment in underserved school districts.

New Jersey A3529 establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Education to fund organizations that recruit, train, place, and retain new teachers for long-term employment in underserved school districts. The program will provide grants to at least two eligible organizations, matching the amount of private contributions they receive, up to $1 million per year for three years. An underserved school district is defined as one where at least 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals and where there is a teacher workforce shortage.

New Jersey A3529 establishes a grant program for teacher recruitment in underserved school districts.

New Jersey A3529 establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Education to fund organizations that recruit, train, place, and retain new teachers for long-term employment in underserved school districts. The program will provide grants to at least two eligible organizations, matching the amount of private contributions they receive, up to $1 million per year for three years. An underserved school district is defined as one where at least 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals and where there is a teacher workforce shortage.