On March 23, 2022, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released its application for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to participate in the Limited Certificate of Eligibility (CE) and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) five-year pilot program. Authorized by P.L.2021, c.224 (Chapter 224), this pilot program provides for the issuance of limited CEs and limited CEASs in an instructional area for candidates who meet certain requirements. For additional information on the program, please see the NJDOE’s March 23, 2022 broadcast memo.

Today, the NJDOE is sharing additional guidance for LEAs hiring limited CE or limited CEAS holders, and guidance for potential candidates applying for a limited CE or CEAS.