6A:9-5.16

Issuance of a certificate:

(a) The Board of Examiners shall issue the appropriate certificate upon the candidate's completion of all certification requirements. The teacher shall maintain possession of the original certificate.

(b) If the candidate is not eligible for the certificate sought, the Office shall issue a written evaluation that identifies the deficiencies for certification.

(c) The Board of Examiners may refuse to issue a certificate to a candidate enrolled in a New Jersey or out-of-State approved program when the candidate fails to secure the recommendation of the preparing institution.