Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence.
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This bill requires New Jersey public school teachers to complete two hours of professional development focused on cultural competence every two years. The training aims to help teachers better understand and interact with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The instruction will cover topics such as personal awareness, microaggressions, and implicit bias. This builds upon existing professional development requirements for teachers in the state.
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