This bill amends the existing law regarding the evaluation of educators in New Jersey by explicitly prohibiting the use of standardized assessments as a measure of student growth or progress in the evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals. The current law allows for standardized assessments to be considered in evaluations, but not as the predominant factor. The new language clarifies that standardized assessments shall not be used at all in this context, ensuring that evaluations are based on other measures of student learning and professional standards.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for evaluation rubrics to include multiple objective measures of student learning and to be approved by the Commissioner of Education. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation processes that incorporate various performance measures and observations throughout the school year. The changes aim to enhance the evaluation system by focusing on a broader range of factors beyond standardized testing, ultimately supporting the professional development of educators. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:6-123