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There could soon be one less box for individuals to check when working to become a teacher in the Garden State.

Shortage may prompt NJ to accept out-of-state teacher licenses TRENTON — Faced with a teacher shortage that persisted for years in some areas and is growing during the pandemic, lawmakers are considering having the state recognize out-of-state teaching certificates to make recruiting easier for school districts. A bill has been advanced by both the Senate and Assembly education committees that would grant reciprocity for out-of-state licenses. It awaits votes by the full Legislature, which could conceivably come in January but won’t necessarily be scheduled. Assemblywoman Annette Quijano,...