This bill amends the existing law regarding the evaluation of educators in New Jersey by eliminating the use of standardized assessments as a measure of student growth or progress in the evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals. Specifically, it revises Section 17 of the Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey (TEACHNJ) Act, stating that standardized assessments shall not be used as a measure of student growth or progress and shall not be a factor in any evaluation of an educator. This change reflects a shift away from reliance on standardized testing in the evaluation process.

The bill also maintains several provisions related to the evaluation rubrics that school districts must adopt, including the requirement for multiple objective measures of student learning and the use of professional standards in evaluations. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation processes that include multiple observations and feedback opportunities for educators. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, signaling a significant change in how educator effectiveness is assessed in New Jersey.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:6-123