Mandatory professional development (PD) requirements for particular groups of educators are specified in statute and regulation. These requirements go beyond the core requirements for PD planning and implementation set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:9C.

The chart provided through the link below summarizes these targeted PD requirements as well as the authorizing citations, educators who should receive the PD, timelines, and additional information. The requirements are grouped under the following topics:

1. Reading Disabilities
2. Prevention: Suicide, Substance Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
3. School Safety, Security and Code of Student Conduct
4. Health
5. Interscholastic Activities
6. Additional Professional Development Topics

Please use the chart on this site for the most current information. The requirements will be updated as necessary. Questions on the requirements may be submitted by email to teachPD@doe.nj.gov.

NJ PD Requirements in Statute and Regulation (updated 2020)
October 2017 — Janet's Law requiring CPR/AED trained staff (see section d. Health)
June 2018 — School Safety Specialist (see section e. School Safety, Security and Code of Student Conduct)
March 2021 — Paul’ Law requiring seizure disorder training