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 evaluations for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals. Specifically, it removes the provision that allowed districts to use standardized tests as a factor in evaluations, 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.

The bill also maintains the requirement for school districts to adopt evaluation rubrics approved by the Commissioner of Education, which must include multiple objective measures of student learning and a comprehensive evaluation process. The changes aim to ensure that evaluations are based on a broader range of performance measures and professional standards, rather than relying on standardized testing outcomes. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:6-123