New Jersey Teachers No Longer Have to Pass Basic Skills Test for Certification

Thanks to Democrat Governor Phil Murphy, those who wish to become teachers in New Jersey are now no longer required to pass a basic skills test in order to be certified.

Act 1669 was approved in 2024 and went into effect on January 1, 2025.

The Act eliminates the need for those seeking certification to pass the Praxis Core Test, which measures basic skills for reading, writing, and math.

According to the new law, “[T]he State Board of Education shall not require a candidate seeking a certificate of eligibility...