A1429

Permits board of education to employ certain veterans in coaching positions in school district's interscholastic athletic program.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1429 allows boards of education to hire eligible veterans as coaches in school athletic programs without requiring a teaching certificate.

New Jersey A1429 permits boards of education to employ veterans as coaches in school athletic programs, even if they lack a New Jersey teaching certificate or substitute credential. An eligible veteran is defined as someone honorably discharged from at least four years of military service. This act takes effect immediately, overriding any existing laws, rules, or regulations.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee