Committees · 2018–2019 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 · 11th District
Republican · 2nd District
Republican · 21st District
Democrat · 35th District
Democrat · 29th District
Democrat · 36th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2018–2019 Session.
Bills sent155
3% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out42%
65 of 155; 1 moved on without a report, 89 stopped in committee
Time in committee86 days
most between 30 and 178 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 2018–2019 Session, newest first.
155 bills
Senate Bill 4271 · Amends Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations act to expand eligibility under Community College Opportunity Grant program to certain volunteer emergency responders, regardless of income.
Sent December 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4256 · Establishes Outstanding Scholars Recruitment Program.
Sent November 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4159 · Provides that New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program scholarship may be awarded in any semester of attendance or enrollment at institution of higher education in State.
Sent November 7, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 4160 · "New Jersey Fair Play Act"; allows collegiate student-athletes to earn compensation for use of name, image, or likeness.
Sent November 7, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 4161 · Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.
Sent November 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4139 · Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for School of Dental Medicine - Special Care Treatment Center.
Sent October 24, 2019 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 4142 · Requires public institution of higher education to refund course tuition and fees to certain service members and to permit late registration for veterans and service members.
Sent October 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4085 · Prohibits academic degree-granting institutions from entering into revenue sharing arrangements with financial institutions for consumer financial products or services and regulates consumer financial products or services marketed to students.
Sent September 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4096 · Provides resident tuition rate to certain non-resident dependent children of United States military personnel attending public institutions of higher education.
Sent September 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4045 · Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in field of fusion science.
Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4049 · Requires public institutions of higher education to review employment history of certain prospective employees to ascertain allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault.
Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4012 · Prohibits Higher Education Student Assistance Authority from charging administrative fees under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Student Loan Program.
Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5263 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to award college credits to firefighters for certain courses completed at county fire academies.
Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3825 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.
Sent June 6, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3859 · Provides that certain employees of educational institutions are eligible for unemployment benefits under certain circumstances.
Sent June 6, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3865 · Permits four-year institution of higher education to award associate degrees.
Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3782 · Establishes Work Ready New Jersey Scholarship Program.
Sent May 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3789 · Provides in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education to individuals living in NJ who are entitled to educational assistance under US Department of Veterans Affairs' Vocational Rehabilitations and Employment Program.
Sent May 20, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3722 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.
Sent May 16, 2019 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3660 · Establishes task force to examine practice of four-year public institutions of higher education providing admission preference to family members of alumni.
Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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Senate Bill 3685 · Establishes program to increase participation of underrepresented students in New Jersey's science and engineering workforce.
Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3614 · Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and Independent institutions of higher education and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs.*
Sent March 18, 2019 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3615 · Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.
Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4115 · Clarifies that certain students are eligible for NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship upon initial enrollment at institution of higher education on part-time basis.
Sent March 4, 2019 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3519 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to award college credits to firefighters for certain courses completed at county fire academies.
Sent March 4, 2019 · Reported out after 259 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3533 · Requires public institutions of higher education to temporarily suspend collection of tuition and other payments from students impacted by shutdown of federal government.
Sent March 4, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate
Assembly Bill 1991 · Requires students at institutions of higher education to receive immunization for meningitis in accordance with recommendations of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.*
Sent February 7, 2019 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3362 · Extends eligibility for Governor's Urban Scholarship Program to students residing in certain municipalities.
Sent January 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3387 · Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.
Sent January 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 790 · "Combat to College Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Sent January 17, 2019 · Reported out after 305 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 791 · Requires institution of higher education to award appropriate credit for student's military service.*
Sent January 17, 2019 · Reported out after 305 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3331 · Establishes certain requirements concerning search process for candidates for appointment to county college board of trustees and membership of trustee search committee.
Sent January 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3273 · Establishes "Supporting Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (S.E.E.D.) Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
Sent December 10, 2018 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3254 · Appropriates total of $160,000 from General Fund to Rutgers University-Camden and Rutgers University-Newark to establish Civic Leadership Summer Program.
Sent December 6, 2018 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 3187 · Establishes pilot program to provide guidance to students applying for federal financial aid.
Sent November 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3195 · Requires public institution of higher education to post information and provide counseling to students about New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Sent November 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3144 · Aligns contracting standards of Stockton University for its Atlantic City campus with those governing State public research universities.
Sent October 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3149 · Establishes process for Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to declare loan under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program as in default or rehabilitated.
Sent October 22, 2018 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3093 · Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3125 · Establishes Repayment Assistance Program and Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan for borrowers of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Sent October 18, 2018 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3039 · Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.
Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2965 · Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.
Sent September 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2976 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from making certain payouts to departing employees that are not contractually obligated; requires Secretary of Higher Education to approve certain higher education employment contracts.
Sent September 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2961 · Increases age of dependent for whom gross income tax exemption for higher education expenses may be claimed from under 22 years to under 25 years.
Sent September 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2873 · 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 August 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2796 · "Military Priority Registration Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Sent June 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2798 · Requires parent to provide financial information to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority if parent's dependent applies to State for student financial aid.
Sent June 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 841 · Provides for establishment of county college certificate programs to meet needs of certain regional employers.
Sent June 25, 2018 · Reported out after 357 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2787 · Clarifies that certain students are eligible for NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship upon initial enrollment at institution of higher education on part-time basis.
Sent June 25, 2018 · Reported out after 346 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2683 · Requires certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline.
Sent June 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2684 · Provides that former law enforcement officers and firefighters who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees. *
Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 178 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2617 · Revises standards for contracting at State colleges to mirror standards applicable to public research universities.
Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2542 · Provides additional State aid to county colleges for students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education certificate programs.
Sent May 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2544 · 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 14, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 262 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2555 · Allows dependent students whose parents or guardians hold H-1B visas to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education provided they meet certain criteria. *
Sent May 14, 2018 · Reported out after 388 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2535 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in certain critcal-need applied science fields.
Sent May 10, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2488 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Sent April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2509 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete training program when review by Middle States Commission on Higher Education indicates governance deficiencies.
Sent April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2516 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."
Sent April 16, 2018 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2393 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.
Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2397 · 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 April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2403 · Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2317 · Establishes New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.*
Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2320 · Establishes study commission to examine development of mutually beneficial relationships between institutions of higher education and municipalities.
Sent March 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2303 · Requires establishment of Work and Learn Consortiums by certain educational institutions to establish certificate and degree programs identified in high labor-demand industries.
Sent March 13, 2018 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2191 · Provides gross income tax deductions for contributions by certain taxpayers to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2209 · Establishes gross income tax credit for full-time tuition cost at certain New Jersey institutions of post-secondary education.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2212 · Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2223 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2266 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.
Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2069 · 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 March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2070 · Provides tax credits to companies contributing to loan and loan redemption program for residents who attend institutions of higher education in State and work at such company upon graduation.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2071 · Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2114 · Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2115 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2131 · Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2135 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2146 · Establishes Loan Redemption Program for Teachers of Agriculture in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2040 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than 4% over the prior academic year.
Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2046 · Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to improve transparency of tuition and fees.
Sent February 26, 2018 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2055 · Permits incarcerated persons to receive student financial aid.
Sent February 26, 2018 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2056 · Establishes Loan Modification and Consolidation Program for certain borrowers in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Sent February 26, 2018 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1922 · 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 February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1927 · 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 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1928 · 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 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1937 · Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.
Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1866 · Requires public institution of higher education to post on website information concerning cost, purpose, and benefit to students when institution conducts advertising campaign.
Sent February 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1880 · Adds two employees to boards of trustees of State colleges and county colleges.
Sent February 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1794 · 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 8, 2018 · Reported out after 130 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1814 · Expands the Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 1815 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1831 · 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 8, 2018 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1833 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete a training program developed by Secretary on Higher Education.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1834 · Requires each public institution of higher education to post its budget on the institution's website.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1604 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the NJBEST program and provides distributions from qualified State tuition programs for K-12 expenses are not qualified withdrawals under gross income tax.*
Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1618 · Requires institution of higher education to award appropriate credit for student's military service.
Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 651 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1620 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.
Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1621 · Establishes "Higher Education Manufacturing Grant Program" for public institutions of higher education to establish or expand programs in manufacturing fields.
Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1628 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.
Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1775 · 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 February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1279 · Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1280 · Requires institutions of higher education to post information on sexual assaults on website and provide the information to prospective students.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1281 · 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 February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1282 · "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 February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1289 · 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 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1290 · Requires public and independent institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1296 · 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 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1397 · Establishes Garden State Young Farmers Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1398 · 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 February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1480 · Establishes annual grant program to recognize public institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1148 · 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 January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1149 · Provides for appointment of Student Loan Ombudsman and regulates student loan servicers.*
Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1179 · Provides that student enrolled in theology or divinity degree program may qualify for tuition aid grant if institution of higher education determines student is not candidate for ministry.
Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1215 · Concerns for-profit post-secondary educational institutions.
Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 508 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1220 · Establishes the Workforce Shortage Loan Redemption Program.
Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1221 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.
Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1051 · 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 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 914 · Limits term of board of trustee member at public institution of higher education to four years; limits trustee to no more than two terms; provides for trustee removal from board for missing three consecutive meetings.
Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 933 · 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 January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 935 · Requires governing boards of public institutions of higher education to adopt tuition and fee schedules for ensuing academic year during Spring semester after issuance of Governor's recommended budget.
Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 936 · Requires New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to annually prepare report on debt held by public institutions of higher education.
Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 941 · Requires students at institutions of higher education to receive immunization for meningitis in accordance with recommendations of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.*
Sent January 16, 2018 · Reported out after 506 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 83 · "New Jersey G.I. Bill"; provides higher education benefits to New Jersey veterans.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 138 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 143 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 231 · Clarifies that certain former New Jersey National Guard members may be eligible for higher education tuition assistance.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 244 · "Combat to College Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 678 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 252 · Establishes task force to determine feasibility of creating New Jersey Marine Science Institute in Atlantic County-Cape May County region.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 253 · Provides for establishment of county college certificate programs to meet needs of certain regional employers.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 524 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 337 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 371 · Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 86 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 376 · Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 390 · Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 486 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 251 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 503 · Amends State college law to remove certain employees from civil service system and allow boards of trustees to conduct collective bargaining.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 516 · Requires public institution of higher education to maintain minimum level of reserves established by Secretary of Higher Education.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 517 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 518 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 586 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 625 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain contributions to New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) program.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 699 · Allows certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to qualify for State student financial aid programs.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 700 · "Higher Education Citizenship Equality Act;" defines domicile for dependent students for purpose of eligibility for State student grants and scholarships, and resident tuition rate.*
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 737 · 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 9, 2018 · Reported out after 125 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 759 · 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 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 760 · Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.*
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 422 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 765 · Prohibits Higher Education Student Assistance Authority from referring defaulted loans under New Jersey College Loans to AssistState Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program for certain actions if authority and borrower have entered into settlement agreement.*
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 766 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 86 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 772 · 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 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 774 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audits of public institutions of higher education.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 775 · Establishes Tuition Aid Grant Study Commission to examine New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant Program and make recommendations regarding improvements to program.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 422 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 776 · Requires public institution of higher education to offer course on stress management.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 777 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 778 · Establishes Campus Sexual Assault Commission.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 331 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 779 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 331 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 851 · Requires post-secondary educational institutions to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the Senate