Higher Education

Assembly Bill 4938 · Requires public institutions of higher education to establish policies for the implementation of fees.

Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4943 · Eliminates requirement that public-private partnership agreements for construction of certain higher education facilities be submitted to EDA for review and approval by certain dates.

Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4887 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide alternative arrangements to students unable to complete certain assignments by regular due date or register for courses because of day of religious observance.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4763 · Excludes amount of certain early withdrawals from qualified retirement plans in determination by Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of applicant's eligibility for and amount of State tuition aid grant.

Sent May 11, 2017 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4703 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to develop gainful employment requirement that public institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools must meet to participate in State student assistance programs.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4710 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4680 · Prohibits four-year public institutions of higher education from increasing New Jersey resident undergraduate tuition and fees above certain percentages.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4681 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audits of public institutions of higher education.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4682 · Establishes Dual Enrollment Study Commission.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4683 · Directs four-year public institutions of higher education to develop plan to achieve six-year graduation rate of at least 70 percent for full-time undergraduate students by 2022-2023 academic year.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4684 · Establishes Tuition and Aid Grant Study Commission to examine New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant Program and make recommendations regarding improvements to program.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4685 · Requires that school counselor preparation programs include credits on college and financial planning and that school districts provide professional development opportunities to school counselors on these topics.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4686 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish communication campaign to encourage students to enroll in 30 credits per year and institutions to report to secretary on strategies and incentives to accomplish this goal.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4687 · Permits establishment by county and four-year institutions of higher education of three plus one degree programs for receipt of baccalaureate degree after spending three years at county college and one year at senior institution.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4688 · Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4689 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4690 · Requires institutions of higher education to offer open textbooks plan.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4691 · Requires institutions of higher education to enter into collective Statewide reverse transfer agreement.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4640 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete training program as condition of board membership.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4525 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4499 · Permits students at public institutions of higher education to donate unused meal plan funds to emergency meal fund for distribution to New Jersey food banks.

Sent January 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4474 · Prohibits president or other employee of public institution of higher education from taking final action on purchase of property unless prior notice is provided to institution's governing board and general counsel and board approves action.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4485 · Requires newly appointed members of boards of trustees of county colleges to complete training program concerning duties of board member.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4486 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer bachelor's degree programs that may be completed in three years.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4487 · Requires institutions of higher education to develop plan to offer open textbooks to students.

Sent January 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 34 · Appropriates $34,293,697 from "Building Our Future Bond Act" and provides for reallocating amount remaining from project grants not awarded, for public and private institutions of higher education.

Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4463 · Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

Sent January 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4431 · Establishes "College Credit Requirement Commission" to examine academic credit requirements for associate and baccalaureate degree programs and academic majors at New Jersey's institutions of higher education.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 793 · Prohibits president or other employee of public institution of higher education from taking final action on purchase of property unless prior notice is provided to institution's governing board and general counsel and board approves action.**

Sent December 19, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 1871 · 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 December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2484 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2617 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish communication campaign to encourage students to enroll in 30 credits per year and institutions to report to secretary on strategies and incentives to accomplish this goal.*

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2618 · Requires institutions of higher education to enter into collective Statewide reverse transfer agreement.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Reported out after 175 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2619 · Requires institutions of higher education to develop open textbook plan.*

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2620 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2621 · Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.*

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2623 · Permits establishment by county and four-year institutions of higher education of three plus one degree programs for receipt of baccalaureate degree after spending three years at county college and one year at senior institution.

Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4400 · Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4413 · Authorizes county colleges to establish and operate student dormitories.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4385 · Requires institutions of higher education to offer cats and dogs no longer used for educational, research, or scientific purposes to animal rescue organizations for adoption.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4371 · Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4380 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to annually provide Governor and Legislature with student consumer information report compiled under "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act."

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4343 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to support implementation of strategies of The Smarter Lunchroom Movement at four-year public institutions of higher education.

Sent November 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1635 · Requires public institutions of higher education to establish policies for the implementation of fees.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4271 · Allows gross income tax deduction for employees for amounts paid by employers for certain educational assistance programs for employees and for employee's student loans.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4272 · Requires institutions of higher education to send out annual student debt letters; requires students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to complete course on student loan debt repayment.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 591 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide to prospective students certain cost, loan, and debt information in financial aid shopping sheet.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 420 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2510 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to obtain court order prior to using certain collection practices for defaulted loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2573 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to establish income-driven repayment option and loan rehabilitation program for borrowers under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2577 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide annual New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program report to Governor and Legislature and develop student loan comparison information document to increase program transpa

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2578 · Revises New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program to require applicants first exhaust federal student loans, require income verification, and limit total student loan amounts.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4248 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water and disclose test results.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4238 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide annual New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program report to Governor and Legislature and develop student loan comparison information document to increase program transpa

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 97 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4239 · Revises New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program to require applicants first exhaust federal student loans, require income verification, and limit total student loan amounts.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 97 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4224 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.

Sent October 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4176 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to obtain court order prior to using certain collection practices for defaulted loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.

Sent September 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4066 · Establishes annual grant program to recognize public institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4084 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to establish income-driven repayment option and loan rehabilitation program for borrowers under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4085 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4086 · Establishes program to provide free tuition under State Tuition Aid Grant Program to certain students who are accepted to public four-year institutions of higher education and elect to attend county college for first two years.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4087 · Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunity at county college for certain high school students.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4088 · Establishes "High School to College Readiness Commission" to examine issues and develop recommendations to enhance student preparation for postsecondary education.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4117 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2926 · Repeals law suspending certain licenses, registrations and certifications for failure to repay student loans.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4050 · Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in the event of student borrower death or total and permanent disability and grant deferment for temporary total disability.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4051 · Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in event of student borrower's death or total and permanent disability.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2331 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain psychiatrists who work in underserved areas or psychiatric hospitals in New Jersey.*

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2355 · Prohibits public institution of higher education from using State funds in excess of $10,000 to pay fee of commencement and other speakers.*

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 242 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3986 · Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to waive fees for students attending on military scholarships.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1672 · "Combat to College Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2202 · Requires institution of higher education to award appropriate credit for student's military service.*

Sent June 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3926 · Establishes position of Ombudsman of Student Discipline to serve within Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3962 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain psychiatrists who work in underserved areas or psychiatric hospitals in New Jersey.*

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3966 · Makes membership in New Jersey Council of County Colleges optional.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3886 · Imposes 2.5 percent tax on certain endowment income of private institutions of higher education in State.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3841 · Allows School of Osteopathic Medicine at Rowan University to maintain principal clinical affiliation with either osteopathic or allopathic hospital.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3847 · Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to improve transparency of tuition and fees.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 270 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3850 · Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Secretary of Higher Education to promote establishment of higher education and business partnerships.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2214 · Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to improve transparency of tuition and fees.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 277 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3791 · Requires public research universities and State colleges to develop policies and implement accounting procedures on mandatory student fees.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3802 · Appropriates $2,565,000 from General Fund to Department of State for Educational Opportunity Fund Programs.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3715 · Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and higher education institutions.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3739 · Requires public institutions of higher education to allow students, faculty, and other staff to identify sexual orientation and gender identity on any forms used to collect certain demographic data.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Reported out after 357 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3759 · Provides additional State aid to county colleges for students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education certificate programs.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3647 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from establishing scholarship, grant, or loan programs designed to solely benefit students in particular municipality or group of municipalities, except under certain circumstances.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3483 · Directs board of trustees of county college to post information on the compensation paid to college president on its website.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3495 · Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3476 · 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 March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 557 · "Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act"; requires institutions of higher education to have individuals who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides available 24 hours a day.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3405 · Permits certain public institutions of higher education to make purchases and contract for services as participating contracting units in cooperative pricing systems and through use of nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreements.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 109 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3302 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide to prospective students certain cost, loan, and debt information in financial aid shopping sheet.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 661 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3324 · 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 February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3086 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for enrollment at a New Jersey college or university.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3095 · Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3096 · Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3097 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2836 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2842 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2853 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plan for public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2874 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2891 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide information on Selective Service registration and inquire on Selective Service registration of prospective students.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2927 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to send monthly loan statement to each student who has outstanding loan under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students loan program.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2928 · Requires institutions of higher education to send out annual student debt letters; requires students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to complete course on student loan debt repayment.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2950 · "Combat to College Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2951 · Requires public institutions of higher education to grant academic credit to certain veterans.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2635 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide advocates for victims of sexual assault.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2637 · Requires institutions of higher education to post information on sexual assaults on website and provide the information to prospective students.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2638 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2650 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2651 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2652 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2653 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2654 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2655 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2656 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2721 · Requires public institution of higher education to annually submit capital projects report to Secretary of Higher Education; requires secretary to post reports on website.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2734 · Requires nonpublic secondary schools and independent institutions of higher education to make payment to school districts for educational costs of students residing in tax-exempt housing upon adoption of resolution by municipal governing body.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2735 · Requires nonpublic secondary schools and independent institutions of higher education to reimburse school districts for educational costs of students residing in tax-exempt housing and adjusts recipient districts' tax levy growth limit.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2752 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish a communication and incentive plan to encourage re-enrollment in college; requires Statewide reverse transfer agreement.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2759 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2761 · Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in the event of student borrower's death or total and permanent disability and grant deferment for temporary total disability.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 213 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2271 · Requires institutions of higher education to adopt affirmative consent standard and other policies regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2273 · Requires State Auditor to report on finances of public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2276 · Requires students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to complete course on financial literacy.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2351 · Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2354 · Requires public institutions of higher education to submit proposed tuition and fees for upcoming academic year to Secretary of Higher Education for review.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2355 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2484 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2485 · Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2496 · Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2498 · Requires each public institution of higher education to post its budget on the institution's website.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2500 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2520 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2563 · Directs institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to provide Higher Education Student Assistance Authority with graduation and transfer rates of State tuition aid grant recipients.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2564 · Requires certain undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires public institutions of higher education to develop pathway systems to graduation.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2565 · Allows NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship recipients to maintain program eligibility in the event that medical condition or recent death of parent or spouse prevents enrollment as full-time student.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 217 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 255 · Removes exclusion of "nonimmigrant aliens" from qualifying for in-State tuition rates at public institutions of higher education under certain conditions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 263 · Prohibits tobacco use in dormitory and other student residence buildings of institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 396 · Allows gross income tax deductions for certain contributions to NJBEST college tuition savings program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 412 · Makes various changes to tenure of faculty and other professional staff at State and county colleges.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 510 · Establishes tuition aid grant pilot program for part-time county college students.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 549 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 550 · Requires New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to annually prepare report on debt held by public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 551 · Requires State Auditor to conduct audit of fees charged by public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 552 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 557 · "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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 606 · Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 668 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 712 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 714 · Prohibits public institution of higher education from using State funds in excess of$10,000 to pay fee of commencement and other speakes.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 397 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 719 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 790 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 791 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 to Department of State to fund Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers Agricultural Experiment Station.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 847 · Establishes a loan redemption program for teachers employed in chronically failing schools.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 866 · Allows nonimmigrant alien students who have applied for a green card to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 933 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 992 · Clarifies that non-credit courses are eligible courses under the volunteer tuition credit program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1019 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1020 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1135 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1228 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1254 · "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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1416 · Confers civil service status on police officers employed by Rutgers University.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1450 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1495 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to, or purchases of credits from, federally qualified tuition program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1530 · Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1568 · "Education Investment Act"; establishes an equity financing for education program at certain public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1612 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1613 · "Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act"; requires institutions of higher education to have individuals who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides available 24 hours a day.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 127 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1617 · Provides sales and use tax exclusion for charges for student parking provided by certain colleges and universities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1619 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1650 · Allows certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to qualify for State student financial aid programs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1668 · Establishes New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and Business Partnerships.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 106 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1670 · Establishes Office of Student Loan Ombudsman; regulates student loan servicers.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1742 · Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1743 · Provides loan redemption for certain physicians who work in State 10 years.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1748 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1806 · Requires Commissioner of DHSS to assess how to increase number of teaching hospitals and medical residency programs throughout State.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1840 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1841 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1852 · Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1913 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain donations to the Rutgers University Foundation.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1983 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

Assembly Bill 1994 · Provides additional State aid to county colleges for students enrolled in certain postsecondary career and technical education certificate programs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2133 · Adds two employees to the boards of trustees of the State colleges and the county colleges.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2134 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2138 · Expands the Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2151 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2192 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2193 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with various entities, to design a manufacturing career pathway to provide students with skills necessary to gain employment in manufacturing sector.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2259 · Establishes Nursing Student Support Program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days