In June 2024, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill 1669, which eliminated the requirement that individuals seeking a teacher certification would have to pass a basic skills test.

Local police officers check an earthquake-affected area in Qutang village of Dingri in Shigatse, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, Jan 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] LHASA -- A 6.8-magnitude ...