N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:9B-3.2 - Powers and duties

(a) Upon review of certified scholastic records, documented experience, and/or examinations, the Board of Examiners shall:

1. Issue appropriate certificates to teach or to administer, direct, or supervise, the teaching, instruction, or educational guidance of students in public schools and all other certificates as the Board of Examiners is authorized to issue by law;

2. Revoke or suspend certificates issued, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-4.4; and

3. Refuse to issue a certificate under appropriate circumstances as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-4.1.

(b) All Board of Examiners' actions shall be taken pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board at N.J.A.C. 6A:9 and this chapter.

(c) In exercising its statutory and regulatory authority, the Board of Examiners and staff assigned to it may:

1. Examine credentials and issue certificates that qualify individuals to seek employment as teaching staff members in the public schools of the State of New Jersey;

2. Recommend and develop procedures that govern the certification of teaching staff members;

3. Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate aspects of educator preparation programs and training programs of district boards of education that lead to educational certificates and recommend the programs' periodic approval by the Commissioner;

4. Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the administration of assessments that are required for educational certification;

5. Maintain reciprocal agreements with other states and territories concerning the certification of teaching staff members;

6. Maintain and report data on the supply and quality of newly certified teaching staff members; and

7. Assist district boards of education in the employment of teaching staff members.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-3.2

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2989(a), effective 12/7/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 853(a), effective 5/1/2023