A871

Requires State Board of Education to authorize Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired Kindergarten through Grade 12 endorsement.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A871 requires the State Board of Education to authorize a Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired Kindergarten through Grade 12.

New Jersey A871 mandates the State Board of Education to authorize a Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired Kindergarten through Grade 12 endorsement. This endorsement allows teachers to instruct blind or visually impaired students in all public schools from kindergarten through grade 12 without needing another subject or grade level endorsement. To qualify, candidates must complete a State-approved Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired program and meet any additional requirements set by the State Board of Education.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee