This bill seeks to amend the current teacher evaluation process by prohibiting the State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives, or any similar assessments, as part of the evaluation criteria for teachers. Currently, these student growth objectives are a significant component of the teacher evaluation rubric, accounting for 15 to 50 percent of a teacher's overall evaluation. The bill aims to eliminate this requirement, thereby changing how teacher performance is assessed.

If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately, ensuring that the State Board of Education cannot mandate the use of student growth objectives in teacher evaluations moving forward. This change reflects a shift in focus away from standardized assessments designed to measure student progress in relation to state learning standards, potentially impacting how teacher effectiveness is evaluated in New Jersey.