S.2203

Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2203 mandates teachers to complete two hours of cultural competence training every two years.

New Jersey S2203 requires the State Board of Education to mandate that each public school teacher completes two hours of cultural competence instruction every two years. This training aims to help teachers effectively teach students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The instruction must cover personal and interpersonal awareness, acts of microaggression in the classroom, and implicit bias. This bill supplements existing requirements for teacher professional development.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee