New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 239: Eliminates use of standardized assessments as measure of student growth or progress in evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 239 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates use of standardized assessments as measure of student growth or progress in evaluations of teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Linda Greenstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Linda Greenstein (Democratic).