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Committees · 2014–2015 Session

Higher Education

A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2006–2007 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2014–2015 Session.

  • Bills sent150

    3% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out19%

    28 of 150; 9 moved on without a report, 113 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee178 days

    most between 91 and 213 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027212 bills

    reported 11% · typically 79 days, most 21–247 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2024–2025245 bills

    reported 16% · typically 60 days, most 25–146 · 0 amendments · 8 members

  • 2022–2023211 bills

    reported 19% · typically 81 days, most 14–157 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2020–2021221 bills

    reported 22% · typically 99 days, most 21–298 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2018–2019225 bills

    reported 23% · typically 168 days, most 94–489 · 0 amendments · 11 members

  • 2016–2017212 bills

    reported 17% · typically 42 days, most 18–106 · 0 amendments · 9 members

  • 2014–2015150 bills

    reported 19% · typically 178 days, most 91–213 · 0 amendments · 10 members

  • 2012–2013134 bills

    reported 24% · typically 133 days, most 24–252 · 0 amendments · 10 members

  • 2010–201187 bills

    reported 23% · typically 32 days, most 21–105 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2008–200976 bills

    reported 18% · typically 101 days, most 24–200 · 0 amendments · 11 members

  • 2006–200792 bills

    reported 16% · typically 73 days, most 28–189 · 0 amendments · 10 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2014–2015 Session, newest first.

150 bills

  • Assembly Bill 4858 · Requires institution of higher education to annually report total number of sexual assault and domestic violence allegations made by or against student to Attorney General and Secretary of Higher Education.

    Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4886 · Provides sales and use tax exclusion for charges for student parking provided by certain colleges and universities.

    Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4888 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of natural gas, and charges for transportation or transmission of natural gas, to public colleges and universities.

    Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4812 · Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to have one veteran coordinator for every 200 veteran students; requires veteran coordinator to work with DMVA to ensure veterans have access to all available services.

    Sent December 3, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4815 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 to Department of State to fund Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers Agricultural Experiment Station.

    Sent December 3, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4707 · Establishes Office of Student Loan Ombudsman; regulates student loan servicers.

    Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4712 · Allows NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship recipients to maintain program eligibility in the event that medical condition prevents enrollment as full-time student.

    Sent November 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4671 · Establishes New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and Business Partnerships.

    Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4551 · Requires tuition bills of public institutions of higher education to include details on student fees and opt-out provision for student-managed entertainment fees, and requires certain institutions' websites to include student fee information.

    Sent June 15, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4507 · Prohibits tobacco use in dormitory and other student residence buildings of institutions of higher education.

    Sent June 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4499 · Makes various changes to tenure of faculty and other professional staff at State and county colleges.

    Sent June 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 485 · Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.

    Sent June 1, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 220 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4418 · Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.

    Sent May 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4374 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to adopt new comprehensive master plan within six months and every seven years thereafter.

    Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 2165 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to adopt new comprehensive master plan within six months and every seven years thereafter.

    Sent March 19, 2015 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4292 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.

    Sent March 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4293 · "Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act"; requires institutions of higher education to have health care professionals who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides available 24 hours a day.

    Sent March 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4264 · Ensures equal rights and opportunities for pregnant graduate students in institutions of higher education.

    Sent March 2, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 94 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4214 · Requires students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to complete course on financial literacy.

    Sent February 23, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4156 · Establishes task force to study issues related to sexual assault on college campuses.

    Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

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  • Senate Bill 1760 · Recognizes American Sign Language as a world language for meeting high school graduation requirements.

    Sent February 5, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 95 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4053 · Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.

    Sent January 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4077 · Requires public institutions of higher education to offer two-hour seminar on prevention of sexual assault to certain students.

    Sent January 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2377 · Directs certain four-year public institutions of higher education to establish substance abuse recovery housing program.

    Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4000 · Confers civil service status on police officers employed by Rutgers University.

    Sent December 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4010 · Directs Attorney General to establish "Student-Athlete's Bill of Rights" for interscholastic sports teams similar to requirement that Attorney General establish "Pledge's Bill of Rights" for fraternities and sororities at institutions of higher education.

    Sent December 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3947 · Requires institutions of higher education to adopt affirmative consent standard and other policies regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

    Sent December 4, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3882 · Provides additional State aid to county colleges for students enrolled in certain postsecondary career and technical education certificate programs.

    Sent November 13, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3719 · Directs certain four-year public institutions of higher education to establish substance abuse recovery housing program.

    Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 227 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3658 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide advocates for victims of sexual assault.

    Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3659 · Requires institutions of higher education to post information on sexual assaults on website and provide the information to prospective students.

    Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3696 · Allows nonimmigrant alien students who have applied for a green card to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.

    Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3704 · Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.

    Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3652 · "New Jersey Sexual Assault Violence in Education Act"; requires institutions of higher education to adopt anti-sexual assault theater program, report allegations of sexual assault to county prosecutor, and provide students with information on sexual assau

    Sent September 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3617 · Allows certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to qualify for State student financial aid programs.

    Sent September 11, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 91 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 731 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."

    Sent July 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 90 · Requires Commissioner of DHSS to convene a strategic planning summit to analyze the State's physician workforce supply.

    Sent June 26, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3442 · Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in the event of the borrower's death.

    Sent June 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3413 · Makes membership in New Jersey Council of County Colleges optional.

    Sent June 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 489 · Authorizes institutions of higher education to grant college credit to high school students who complete the Jersey Boys State or Jersey Girls State program.

    Sent June 12, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 574 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3394 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain donations to the Rutgers University Foundation.

    Sent June 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3314 · Establishes Office of State Dental Director and New Jersey Oral Health Commission.*

    Sent June 5, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 245 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3333 · Requires State Auditor to report on finances of public institutions of higher education.

    Sent June 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3247 · Provides for the inclusion of home-schooled students in the NJ STARS Program.

    Sent May 22, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3166 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide students with access to mental health care programs and services and to establish a hotline to provide information concerning the availability of those services.

    Sent May 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3173 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees by more than 4% over the prior academic year.

    Sent May 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3181 · Requires public institutions of higher education to provide student-athletes who lose athletic scholarships because of injuries sustained while participating in the athletic program with equivalent scholarships.

    Sent May 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3209 · Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and higher education institutions.

    Sent May 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 484 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide to prospective students certain cost, loan, and debt information in financial aid shopping sheet.

    Sent May 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3068 · Requires Rutgers University to create a liberal studies program for intellectually disabled students; appropriates $500,000.

    Sent May 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2800 · Requires high school students to be assessed using college placement cut scores to determine readiness for college-level course work, and Commissioner of Education to develop plan to improve college and career counseling for students.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 192 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2801 · Provides that no more than 120 credits will be required for baccalaureate degree awarded by a public institution and no more than 60 credits for an associate degree.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 192 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2802 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish a communication and incentive plan to encourage re-enrollment in college; requires Statewide reverse transfer agreement.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2803 · Requires independent colleges report certain consumer information on their websites; requires information on remedial instruction to be provided by certain colleges; directs how remedial education is delivered at four-year public and independent colleges.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2804 · Requires county colleges to develop plan to achieve three-year graduation rate of at least 33 percent for full-time degree-program students by 2019-2020 academic year.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2805 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education.*

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 192 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2806 · Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2807 · Prohibits four-year public and independent institutions of higher education from increasing New Jersey resident undergraduate tuition and fees for nine continuous semesters following student's initial enrollment.*

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2808 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to study prevalence, cost, and quality of certain on-line courses compared to traditional classroom courses offered by institutions of higher education.*

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2809 · Requires institutions of higher education to develop open textbooks available to students at no charge and requires buyback of used textbooks at 50 percent of purchase price.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2810 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2811 · Prohibits four-year public and independent institutions of higher education from requiring students to purchase meal plans and permits the institutions to only offer meal plans in the form of a spending allowance.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2812 · Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 178 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2813 · Requires closure of a four-year public institution of higher education that fails to achieve a six-year graduation rate of at least 50% for full-time undergraduate students.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2814 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to revoke proprietary school's license to award academic degrees if school fails to achieve certain minimum graduation rates.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 192 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2815 · Requires New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to annually prepare report on debt held by public institutions of higher education.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 192 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2816 · Requires State Auditor to conduct audit of fees charged by public institutions of higher education.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2817 · Requires all school districts and public institutions of higher education to offer dual enrollment programs to provide college-level instruction to high school students and requires these students be charged a reduced tuition rate.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 178 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2818 · Requires certain undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires public institutions of higher education to develop pathway systems to graduation.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 213 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2995 · Increases campus security by allowing institutions of higher education to offer partial tuition credit to police officers enrolled at the institution who agree to be on duty while attending classes.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3013 · Removes exclusion of "nonimmigrant aliens" from qualifying for in-State tuition rates at public institutions of higher education under certain conditions.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3016 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions by certain taxpayers to New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program and provides a State match for contributions to NJBEST accounts for families meeting certain income guidelines.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3046 · Increases the number of voting members of the board of governors of Rutgers University from 15 to19 members.

    Sent March 24, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2877 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for enrollment at a New Jersey college or university.

    Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2715 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."

    Sent February 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2673 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.

    Sent February 20, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2364 · Provides that eligibility for NJ STARS Program be based on class rank at completion of student's junior year or senior year of high school.*

    Sent February 6, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2372 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for full time enrollment at four year institutions of higher education, county colleges and accredited post-secondary schools in New Jersey.

    Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2236 · Establishes "College Affordability Study Commission" to examine issues and develop recommendations to increase the affordability of higher education in New Jersey.

    Sent January 27, 2014 · Reported out after 101 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2265 · Authorizes public institution of higher education to establish in-municipality tuition rate for students who graduate from public high schools located in the same municipality as the institution.

    Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 179 · Limits compensation provided to presidents of public institutions of higher education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 223 · Authorizes law enforcement agency to inform the president of a public or independent institution of higher education when a student is charged or convicted of certain crimes.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 263 · Directs board of trustees of county college to post information on the compensation paid to college president on its website.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 264 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to adopt guidelines for the employment contracts of county college presidents.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 390 · Prohibits public and independent institutions of higher education from admitting any student who is not a United States citizen or who does not hold lawful immigration status.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

  • Assembly Bill 408 · Provides tax credits to companies contributing to loan and loan redemption program for residents who attend institutions of higher education in the State and work at such a company upon graduation.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 486 · Establishes tuition aid grant pilot program for part-time county college students.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 519 · Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 562 · Authorizes an institution of higher education to initiate a new program without the approval of the Commission on Higher Education that might otherwise be required if the program is not supported by State funds.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 564 · Prohibits a public institution of higher education from using State funds to pay a commencement speaker.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 569 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide information on life insurance plans to borrowers of student loans and requires authority to contract with life insurance company to offer policies to borrowers.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 600 · Authorizes the establishment of probationary periods for nontenured faculty members at State colleges.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 602 · "Education Investment Act"; establishes an equity financing for education program at certain public institutions of higher education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 603 · Amends State college law to allow boards of trustees to conduct collective bargaining.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 604 · Amends State college law to remove certain employees from civil service system.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 653 · "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act"; requires each four-year public institution of higher education to provide on its website certain information regarding its costs, faculty, and graduation rates.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 658 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to achieve a minimum 50% five-year graduation rate for full time students within five years.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 665 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plan for public institutions of higher education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 667 · Establishes the Higher Education Reorganization Oversight Board to facilitate coordination of any reorganization of Rutgers University, UMDNJ, and Rowan University.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 668 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide to prospective students certain cost, loan, and debt information in financial aid shopping sheet.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 676 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 687 · Establishes loan redemption program for teachers in certain fields to redeem loan amounts received under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in certain failing schools.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 741 · Clarifies that non-credit courses are eligible courses under the volunteer tuition credit program.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 794 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million for grants to certain nursing schools to address shortage of nursing faculty.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 905 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 968 · Establishes a loan redemption program for public school teachers who meet certain academic requirements and teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subjects or special education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1036 · Allows gross income tax deductions for certain contributions to NJBEST college tuition savings program.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1107 · Requires public institutions of higher education to submit proposed tuition and fees for upcoming academic year to Secretary of Higher Education for review.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1181 · Provides NJ STARS II Program eligibility to certain students who attained an associate's degree through a joint program offered by a school district and a county college.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1233 · Establishes Nursing Student Support Program.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1260 · Eliminates the board of trustees of Rutgers University and provides that its powers will be exercised by the board of governors of the university.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1316 · Establishes a loan redemption program for teachers employed in chronically failing schools.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1324 · Provides gross income tax credit for interest paid on certain student loans.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1386 · Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1425 · "Higher Education Citizenship Equality Act;" defines domicile for dependent students for the purpose of eligibility for State student loans, grants, or scholarships and resident tuition rate.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1440 · Adds two employees to the boards of trustees of the State colleges and the county colleges.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1441 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1445 · Expands the Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1459 · Establishes the number of students to be supported under the veterinary medicine education program and a service requirement for students who participate in the program.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1716 · Establishes "Rutgers, The State University Study Commission."

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1765 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to, or purchases of credits from, federally qualified tuition program.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1827 · Requires Commission on Higher Education to develop accountability and transparency standards for public research institutions and State colleges.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1829 · Establishes loan redemption program for certain teachers under which they are permitted to redeem loan amounts received under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in public schools.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1834 · Revises the period of time required for a State college faculty member to receive tenure.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1840 · Requires each public institution of higher education to post its budget on the institution's website.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1841 · Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Secretary of Higher Education to promote the establishment of higher education and business partnerships.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1846 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of natural gas, and charges for transportation or transmission of natural gas, to certain colleges and universities.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 83 days

  • Assembly Bill 1848 · Requires public institution of higher education to notify the parents of certain dependent students, without prior consent of the student, when student receives mental health treatment at the institution.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1849 · Prohibits State Board of Education from limiting number of certain two-year college credits that may be applied towards meeting teacher certification requirements.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 721 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 1850 · Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1851 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete a training program developed by the Commission on Higher Education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1886 · Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs to students enrolled in certain proprietary schools.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1930 · Requires Commissioner of DHSS to assess how to increase number of teaching hospitals and medical residency programs throughout State.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1970 · Equalizes standing of private and public colleges before land use agencies.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1974 · Requires public and independent institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1976 · Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 721 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1978 · Prohibits use of tobacco products on the grounds of any public or private institution of higher education.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1984 · Establishes "New Jersey Works Dual Enrollment Option Program."

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1997 · Establishes loan redemption program and bonus program for teachers employed in schools in need of improvement.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2032 · Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2033 · Provides loan redemption for certain physicians who work in State 10 years.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2036 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2040 · Requires Commissioner of Education to annually evaluate the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education in the State.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2045 · Provides that NJBEST Program is available to persons with taxpayer identification number; establishes DREAM Commission to provide scholarships for children of immigrants; and requires teaching staff professional development include information on serving

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2061 · Provides that institutions of higher education require candidates for membership in or members of fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other student organizations to sign anti-hazing agreement.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2063 · Anti-Hazing Reporting and Immunity Pilot Program Act.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2088 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than 2% over the prior academic year.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2118 · Authorizes Attorney General to impose a fine against institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.*

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2156 · Requires reporting of the graduation and transfer rates of State tuition aid grant recipients.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2181 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide information on Selective Service registration and inquire on Selective Service registration of prospective students.

    Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days