Committees · 2016–2017 Session
Higher Education
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 31st District
Democrat · 35th District
Republican · 21st District
Democrat · 36th District
Republican · 30th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session.
Bills sent161
4% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out37%
59 of 161; 4 moved on without a report, 98 stopped in committee
Time in committee55 days
most between 15 and 196 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027194 bills
reported 11% · typically 62 days, most 30–125 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2024–2025216 bills
reported 22% · typically 128 days, most 27–319 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2022–2023172 bills
reported 9% · typically 32 days, most 14–98 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021166 bills
reported 37% · typically 57 days, most 16–186 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019155 bills
reported 42% · typically 86 days, most 30–178 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–2017161 bills
reported 37% · typically 55 days, most 15–196 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2014–2015113 bills
reported 28% · typically 112 days, most 16–247 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2012–201380 bills
reported 49% · typically 53 days, most 21–116 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session, newest first.
161 bills
Senate Bill 3565 · Increases number of State-funded positions at four-year public institution of higher education that establishes postsecondary academic and residential facilities in coastal city with gaming in resort area of State.
Sent December 4, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3549 · Excludes retirement income from consideration in making determination for eligibility for tuition aid grant and provides gross income tax credit to taxpayers who claim certain dependents.
Sent November 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3488 · Requires institutions of higher education to use procedures in response to allegations of sexual harassment that are consistent with certain federal guidance and to report incidence of sexual assault.
Sent November 9, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3491 · Establishes scholarship program to provide free tuition to certain eligible students attending New Jersey public institutions of higher education.
Sent November 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3507 · Establishes Edison Innovation Science and Technology Fund in EDA to provide grants for certain science and technology-based university research; appropriates $5 million.
Sent November 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3508 · Requires governing boards of certain institutions of higher education to post full texts of resolutions on website five business days prior to vote and to begin public meetings with period of public comment.
Sent November 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3414 · Establishes Campus Sexual Assault Commission.
Sent July 4, 2017 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the Senate
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 June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3346 · Provides gross income tax deductions for contributions by certain taxpayers to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.
Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3359 · Restricts eligibility for borrowing through New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to students attending in-State institutions of higher education.
Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3326 · 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 June 19, 2017 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 1670 · Establishes Office of Student Loan Ombudsman; regulates student loan servicers.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 171 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
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 June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 171 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 4085 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4860 · Prohibits person from buying, selling, making or altering, giving, issuing, obtaining or attempting to obtain high school transcripts with intent to deceive and establishes penalty.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3303 · Establishes New Jersey Civic Information Consortium; transfers $20 million annually from New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to consortium over five-year period.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3263 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.
Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3268 · Appropriates $3,565,000 from General Fund to Department of State for Educational Opportunity Fund Programs.
Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3281 · Establishes Montclair State University as public research university.
Sent June 1, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3227 · 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 25, 2017 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the Senate
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Senate Bill 3198 · Establishes Office of Student Loan Ombudsman; regulates student loan servicers.
Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3218 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to establish repayment assistance program for borrowers under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program who suffer material loss of income.
Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 3192 · Requires public institution of higher education to offer course on stress management.
Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 3193 · Establishes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Review Task Force to study implementation of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 3197 · Repeals law suspending certain licenses, registrations and certifications for failure to repay student loans.
Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3171 · Establishes task force to determine feasibility of creating New Jersey Marine Science Institute in Atlantic County-Cape May County region.
Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3172 · Requires county colleges to develop juvenile offender reentry programs.
Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3173 · Provides for establishment of county college certificate programs to meet needs of certain regional employers.
Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2926 · Repeals law suspending certain licenses, registrations and certifications for failure to repay student loans.
Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3097 · 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 May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3104 · Prohibits four-year public institutions of higher education from increasing New Jersey resident undergraduate tuition and fees above certain percentages.
Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3105 · 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 May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3106 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audits of public institutions of higher education.
Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 224 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3107 · Establishes Tuition Aid Grant Study Commission to examine New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant Program and make recommendations regarding improvements to program.
Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3069 · Concerns for-profit post-secondary educational institutions.
Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3070 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain contributions to New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) program.
Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2983 · Removes exclusion of "nonimmigrant aliens" from qualifying for in-State tuition rates at public institutions of higher education under certain conditions.
Sent February 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2993 · 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 February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2995 · Requires institutions of higher education to compile and report success in meeting performance metrics.
Sent February 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2923 · Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.
Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2941 · Establishes Garden State Young Farmers Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2962 · Requires public institution of higher education to maintain minimum level of reserves established by Secretary of Higher Education.
Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2963 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.
Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2912 · Establishes "College Credit Requirement Commission" to examine academic credit requirements for associate and baccalaureate degree programs and academic majors at New Jersey's public institutions of higher education.
Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2916 · Authorizes county colleges to establish and operate student dormitories.
Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2920 · 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
Senate Bill 2830 · Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Sent December 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2840 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2791 · Allows gross income tax deductions for certain contributions to NJBEST college tuition savings program.
Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2775 · Establishes annual grant program to recognize public institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.
Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2714 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water and disclose test results.
Sent November 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2741 · Requires New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to annually prepare report on debt held by public institutions of higher education.
Sent November 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2742 · Requires county colleges to develop plan to achieve three-year graduation rate of at least 33 percent for full-time degree-program students by 2021-2022 academic year.
Sent November 3, 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 October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2618 · Requires institutions of higher education to enter into collective Statewide reverse transfer agreement.
Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2619 · Requires institutions of higher education to develop open textbook plan.*
Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2620 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.
Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2621 · Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.*
Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate
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 October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2624 · Establishes Dual Enrollment Study Commission.*
Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2596 · 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 September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
Senate Bill 2552 · Authorizes reciprocal agreements with other states for academic credit transfer and directs public institutions of higher education to enter into such agreements.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 441 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2556 · Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunity at county college for certain high school students.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2558 · 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 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2559 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2567 · Establishes "High School to College Readiness Commission" to examine issues and develop recommendations to enhance student preparation for postsecondary education.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate
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 September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate
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 September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, 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 September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
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 September 12, 2016 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2484 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.
Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 743 · 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 disibility.*
Sent July 29, 2016 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1668 · Establishes New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and Business Partnerships.
Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 3824 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families.
Sent June 30, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2429 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide victims of sexual assault with contact information for sexual assault crisis services.
Sent June 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2433 · 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 June 27, 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 9, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, 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 9, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2356 · Establishes loan redemption program for teachers employed in chronically failing schools.
Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2357 · Allows nonimmigrant alien students who have applied for a green card to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.
Sent June 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2307 · Requires binding arbitration for certain matters relating to dismissals or reductions in salary of tenured persons employed in a teaching capacity at a county college.
Sent June 6, 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 23, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 2249 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.
Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2250 · Adds two employees to the boards of trustees of the State colleges and the county colleges.
Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2251 · 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 May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2252 · 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 14 days
Senate Bill 2194 · Establishes Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers Task Force.
Sent May 16, 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 May 16, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate
Assembly Bill 2138 · Expands the Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Sent April 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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 April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 602 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1964 · 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 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1859 · Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1866 · Expands the Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1868 · Establishes gross income tax credit for full-time tuition cost at certain New Jersey institutions of post-secondary education.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1870 · "Higher Education Epinephrine Emergency Treatment Act."
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 39 days
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 March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1918 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 88 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1743 · Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1752 · Expands the Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1753 · 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 March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1803 · Authorizes county colleges to offer retirement incentive to employees age 65 or older with 25 years of service credit in ABP.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1816 · 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 March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1822 · 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 7, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1839 · Requires each public institution of higher education to post its budget on the institution's website.
Sent March 7, 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 29, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1698 · 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 February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1699 · Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1700 · 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 February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1432 · Requires public and independent institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1433 · Requires security guards at institutions of higher education which do not employ police officers to immediately report crimes committed on campus to the local police department.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1435 · Allows certain public colleges and universities to use the design-build or construction manager at-risk method as the means to contract for the construction of buildings.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1436 · "New Jersey G.I. Bill"; provides higher education benefits to New Jersey veterans.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1457 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete a training program developed by the Commission on Higher Education.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1458 · Allows certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to qualify for State student financial aid programs.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1459 · "Higher Education Citizenship Equality Act;" defines domicile for dependent students for the purpose of eligibility for State student loans, grants, and scholarships and resident tuition rate.*
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 457 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1460 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1473 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1479 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1489 · Ensures equal rights and opportunities for pregnant students in institutions of higher education.*
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1518 · Appropriates $7.5 million of Powerball lottery game proceeds to extend Part-Time Tuition Aid Grant Program from county colleges to all colleges.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1556 · Clarifies that non-credit courses are eligible courses under the volunteer tuition credit program.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1558 · Provides supplemental appropriation of $200,000 to Rutgers University - Camden for support of Citizenship Rutgers events.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 97 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1559 · Establishes public bidding and contracting procedures for Rutgers, the State University that mirror those in place for the State colleges.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1563 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than 4% over the prior academic year.
Sent February 16, 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 February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 226 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1645 · Establishes "Higher Education Manufacturing Grant Program" for public institutions of higher education to establish or expand programs in manufacturing fields.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1646 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.
Sent February 16, 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 February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 97 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1330 · 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 February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1332 · Requires post-secondary educational institutions to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Sent February 11, 2016 · Reported out after 462 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1417 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.
Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1288 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1289 · Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1321 · Establishes the Workforce Shortage Loan Redemption Program.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 966 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 989 · Establishes "Einstein Scholars Program."
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 990 · Requires State Board of Education high school graduation requirements include instruction on tuition assistance programs and student loan debt; requires high school students to meet with guidance counselor to discuss tuition assistance and dual enrollment
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 991 · Revises and renames NJSTARS; repeals NJSTARS II; establishes NJ HonorScholars Program.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 58 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 128 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide greater assistance to certain students with military obligations.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 138 · Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 192 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 247 · Requires Rutgers University to create a liberal studies program for students with intellectual disabilities; appropriates $500,000.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 338 · Amends State college law to remove certain employees from civil service system and allow boards of trustees to conduct collective bargaining.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 354 · Establishes New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and Business Partnerships.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 261 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 396 · Requires school districts, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education to report allegations of sexual assault to law enforcement.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 397 · Requires institutions of higher education to post information on sexual assaults on website and provide the information to prospective students.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 398 · "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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 415 · Clarifies that certain former New Jersey National Guard members may be eligible for higher education tuition assistance.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 470 · Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.
Sent January 12, 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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 261 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 592 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 593 · Requires reporting of the graduation rates of State tuition aid grant recipients.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 594 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 599 · Requires certain undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires public institutions of higher education to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Sent January 12, 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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 832 · 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 12, 2016 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 872 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 883 · Makes various changes to tenure of faculty and other professional staff at State and county colleges.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 888 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 699 days · did not pass the Senate