6A:9-5.21

Conditional certificate to teach a world language (a) A holder of a conditional certificate to teach a world language issued prior to January 20, 2004 may renew the certificate for a maximum of four years. For renewal of the certificate, the candidate shall:

1. Within 12 months of obtaining the initial conditional certificate, complete a minimum of three semester-hours credits in world language methodology offered by a regionally accredited four-year college or university
2. Demonstrate progress toward meeting State requirements for standard certification within five years of the issuance of the initial conditional certificate. (b) No new conditional certificates to teach a world language shall be issued as of January 20, 2004.