Higher Education

Senate Bill 1230 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5867 · Expands bonding authority of New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to permit financing for general funding needs of New Jersey's institutions of higher education.

Sent June 14, 2021 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 3119 · Allows certain students who hold T, U, or O visa to qualify for in-State tuition and allows students who hold T or U visa to qualify for student financial aid.

Sent June 9, 2021 · Reported out after 180 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5829 · Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.

Sent June 2, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5780 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to develop career and education guide for postsecondary students disabilities.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5767 · Requires public institution of higher education to annually provide equal funding to men's and women's athletic programs of same sport.

Sent May 18, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5769 · Establishes Kean University as public urban research university.

Sent May 18, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5740 · Allows certain students who hold T, U, or O visa to qualify for in-State tuition and allows students who hold T or U visa to qualify for student financial aid.

Sent May 17, 2021 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5688 · Establishes healthcare careers pilot program for certain institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.

Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5692 · Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.

Sent May 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 211 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5562 · Extends eligibility for NJ STARS Program to students academically ranked in top third of class.

Sent May 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5563 · Provides paid leave of absence to employees of public institutions of higher education for certain circumstances related to COVID-19.

Sent May 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5566 · Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.

Sent May 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5572 · Establishes loan redemption program for licensed mental health professionals.

Sent May 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 961 · Establishes annual grant program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.*

Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5481 · Establishes Commission on Administrative Costs of Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Sent March 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5490 · Establishes "Twelfth Grade Postsecondary Transition Year Pilot Program" in Department of Education.

Sent March 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5412 · 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 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5379 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5380 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide certain student loan information.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Reported out after 99 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5381 · Requires financial aid award letter provided by institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools be consistent with financial aid shopping sheet.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5391 · Requires institutions of higher education and private career schools to provide on website employment data of graduates; requires DOLWD to compile certain employment information.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5316 · Makes Fiscal Year 2021 supplemental appropriation of $700,000 to Social Services Student Loan Redemption Program.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5329 · Authorizes public institution of higher education to establish in-municipality tuition rate for students who graduate from public high schools located in the same municipality as the institution.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5330 · Establishes protocols for notification and isolation in the event of COVID-19 infections at institutions of higher education and requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop date dashboard on COVID-19.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2358 · Requires registration of private education lenders; establishes protections for private education borrowers.

Sent January 29, 2021 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5304 · Permits cosigners to student loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to make payments on loans; allows gross income tax deduction for certain payments under NJCLASS Loan Program.

Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5275 · Requires State Auditor to report on finances of public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5276 · Requires students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to complete course on financial literacy.

Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5232 · Requires campus diversity actions at public institutions of higher education and directs Secretary of Higher Education and Division on Civil Rights to develop guidance regarding diversity in faculty search and selection process. *

Sent January 11, 2021 · Reported out after 114 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2932 · Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by four-year public institutions of higher education.

Sent December 17, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 69 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5117 · Provides loan redemption for certain veterinarians who work at approved site for five years; annually appropriates $500,000.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 181 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5068 · 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 December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5070 · 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 December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5071 · Requires closure of a four-year public institution of higher education that fails to achieve a six-year graduation rate of at least 50 percent for full-time undergraduate students.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5088 · "Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2739 · Eliminates US citizenship requirement for student representatives on boards of trustees of certain public institutions of higher education.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4962 · Establishes "College Child Care Advisory Commission" to examine issues and develop recommendations on providing programs and services for college students who require child care services.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4971 · Increases amount of New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust account that Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is authorized to exclude from consideration in evaluating student beneficiary's financial need for State scholarship or grant.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4972 · Provides State grants for new accounts opened under New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) program; provides gross income tax credit for certain contributions to NJBEST accounts.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4929 · "College Mental Health Services Act"; establishes grant program for public institutions of higher education and requires public institutions of higher education to report certain information concerning mental health treatment and suicides.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4858 · Requires reporting and investigation of alleged incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence at institutions of higher education and requires institutions to provide employee training on such reports.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4817 · Extends eligibility for tuition benefit to dependents of members of United States Armed Forces who died while on active duty.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4836 · Establishes task force to evaluate quality, efficacy, costs, and educational outcomes of online courses offered by public and independent institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions during COVID-19 pandemic. *

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4774 · Makes Fiscal Year 2021 supplemental appropriation of $2 million to William Paterson University of New Jersey for Child Development Center.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4735 · Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4736 · Requires institutions of higher education to adopt affirmative consent standard and other policies regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4738 · "Braeden's Law"; requires public colleges to adopt policy for prevention and treatment of exertional heat illness; requires pamphlet on heat stroke be provided to student-athletes, parents, and coaches at public colleges and K-12 schools.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4680 · Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by four-year public institutions of higher education.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 160 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1228 · 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 September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1271 · Establishes requirements for closures of private career schools and institutions of higher education, modifies review process of new academic programs, and requires approval of branch campuses.*

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4499 · Provides that State operating aid for public or independent institution of higher education may be reduced under certain circumstances related to virtual or remote instruction and tuition and fees in 2020-2021 academic year.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4471 · Limits responsibility of institutions of higher education to refund tuition for in-person instruction cancelled due to COVID-19 under certain conditions; limits additional fees institutions may charge for virtual instruction to actual additional costs.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 807 · Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 985 · Provides that public institutions of higher education may only reduce student's institutional financial aid upon receipt of private scholarship under certain circumstances.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 221 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 1236 · Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4395 · Requires registration of private education lenders; establishes protections for private education borrowers.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Reported out after 235 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4396 · Establishes Frontline Health Care Worker Loan Forgiveness Program.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4407 · Eliminates eligibility of postsecondary students and other individuals for State student assistance, training, and employment services if school or training provider requires student to consent to arbitration agreement or proceeding or to waive certain ri

Sent July 16, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4408 · Grants immunity from liability to institutions of higher education and certain employees for damages resulting from novel coronavirus disease.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4409 · Establishes requirements for closures of private career schools and institutions of higher education, modifies review process of new academic programs, and requires approval of branch campuses.*

Sent July 16, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4410 · Establishes Community College Opportunity Grant Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide last-dollar financial aid grants to county college students and Student Success Incentive funding to county colleges.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4411 · Requires State to enter into contract for COVID-19 testing kits for purchase by institutions of higher education.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4342 · Requires county colleges and four-year public institutions of higher education to award college credits to police officers for certain courses completed at county police academies.

Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4260 · 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 June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4174 · Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.

Sent June 1, 2020 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4051 · Exempts public institutions of higher education from motor vehicle registration fee.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4089 · Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3927 · Requires institution of higher education to provide refund or credit to students for unused on-campus student housing and meal plans due to COVID-19 public health emergency.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3946 · Provides relief to students receiving State financial aid to address special circumstances due to 2020 health state of emergency.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3947 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to suspend accrual of interest on certain New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program loans in deferment or forbearance.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2356 · Provides relief to students receiving State financial aid to address special circumstances due to 2020 public health state of emergency.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3872 · Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to provide transparency of tuition and fees to prospective and current students.

Sent March 23, 2020 · Reported out after 296 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3669 · Requires public institutions of higher education to submit proposed tuition and fees for upcoming academic year to Secretary of Higher Education for review.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3789 · Provides that public institutions of higher education may only reduce student's institutional financial aid upon receipt of private scholarship under certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 357 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3798 · Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $150,000 to Rutgers University - Camden for Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3805 · Establishes annual grant program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 415 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3807 · Establishes certain rights for students with military obligations attending public institutions of higher education and permits late registration for students with military obligations.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 206 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3622 · Makes changes to membership and responsibilities of Campus Sexual Assault Commission.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3628 · Requires parent to provide completed financial aid application to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority if parent's dependent applies to State for student financial aid.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 806 · 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 March 5, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 140 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3272 · 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 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3453 · Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3456 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3551 · Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for School of Dental Medicine - Special Care Treatment Center.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3556 · Establishes task force to examine leasing for nonpublic school facilities to school districts for purpose of implementing programs for which districts lack facility space.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3580 · Requires public institutions of higher education to review employment history of certain prospective employees to ascertain allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3581 · Provides legislative staff with up to 15 credits tuition-free per semester at four-year public institution of higher education on space-available basis.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3582 · Requires certain undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires public institutions of higher education to develop pathway systems to graduation.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3583 · "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 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3584 · Requires State Auditor to conduct audit of fees charged by public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3585 · Requires New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to annually prepare report on debt held by public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3090 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3096 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to, or purchases of credits from, federally qualified tuition program.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3159 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide home health care services.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3160 · Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3161 · Establishes "Supporting Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (S.E.E.D.) Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3178 · Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for direct State aid and State student assistance programs under certain circumstances.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3187 · Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3188 · Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2932 · Makes membership in New Jersey Council of County Colleges optional.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2984 · "Education Investment Act"; establishes an equity financing for education program at certain public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2985 · Directs board of trustees of county college to post information on the compensation paid to college president on its website.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2987 · 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 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2995 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer bachelor's degree programs that may be completed in three years.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2999 · Requires public institutions of higher education to provide student-athletes who lose athletic scholarships because of injuries sustained while participating in athletic program with equivalent scholarships.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3005 · "Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act"; requires institutions of higher education to implement mental health programs and services.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 298 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3007 · 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 February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 298 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3010 · 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 February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 468 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3011 · Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students who have children to purchase meal plans, live in on-campus housing, or pay gym fees.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3044 · 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 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3045 · Establishes Council of Women in Higher Education in Department of State to study and promote women's issues within institutions of higher education.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3061 · 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 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2557 · Makes various changes to tenure of faculty and other professional staff at State and county colleges.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2620 · Establishes certain exclusions and credits under gross income and corporation business taxes for contributions to lifelong learning accounts.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2695 · Aligns contracting standards of Stockton University for its Atlantic City campus with those governing State public research universities.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2699 · Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 804 · 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 February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 960 · Requires parent to provide completed financial aid application to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority if parent's dependent applies to State for student financial aid.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 970 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete a training program developed by institution in consultation with Secretary of Higher Education.*

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 475 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 971 · "New Jersey Fair Play Act"; allows collegiate student-athletes to earn compensation for use of name, image, or likeness.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2375 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain donations to the Rutgers University Foundation.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2412 · 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 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2496 · 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 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2544 · Requires board of education to provide civics instruction in middle schools and requires DOE to provide funding to NJ Center for Civic Education at Rutgers to help prepare civics teachers.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2286 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide graduating students with information on income-contingent student loan repayment programs.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 406 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2287 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2293 · Requires institutions of higher education to implement suicide prevention programs and raise awareness of mental health services.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 322 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2311 · Establishes study commission to examine development of mutually beneficial relationships between institutions of higher education and municipalities.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 101 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 107 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 230 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 235 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 243 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 246 · Authorizes county colleges to establish and operate student dormitories.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 477 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 308 · Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 309 · Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 310 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 325 · Establishes position of Ombudsman of Student Discipline to serve within Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 442 · Requires public institutions of higher education to establish plans concerning cyber security and prevention of cyber attacks.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 554 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide greater assistance to certain students with military obligations.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 559 · Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 601 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 641 · Establishes task force to determine feasibility of creating New Jersey Marine Science Institute in Atlantic County-Cape May County region.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 716 · Confers civil service status on police officers employed by Rutgers University.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 737 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider combined income of all cosigners on application for participation in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 864 · Establishes task force to examine practice of four-year public institutions of higher education providing admission preference to family members of alumni.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 871 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from requiring students to purchase meal plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 876 · 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 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 895 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 896 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 921 · Clarifies that non-credit courses are eligible courses under the volunteer tuition credit program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 952 · Permits four-year institution of higher education to award associate degrees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1010 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain taxpayers who pay tuition costs for nurse aide in long-term care facilities training program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1056 · Revises standards for contracting at State colleges to mirror standards applicable to public research universities; increases bid threshold for all four-year public institutions of higher education to $100,000.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1059 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1066 · Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to gain approval of Secretary of Higher Education prior to establishing branch campus or additional location.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1068 · Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 505 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1074 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1247 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1248 · Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1249 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1270 · Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1281 · Revises and renames NJSTARS; repeals NJSTARS II; establishes NJ HonorScholars Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1352 · Removes exclusion of "nonimmigrant aliens" from qualifying for in-State tuition rates at public institutions of higher education under certain conditions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1377 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1384 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1385 · Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete training program developed by institution in consultation with Secretary of Higher Education.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 505 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1386 · Adds two employees to boards of trustees of State colleges and county colleges.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1387 · Establishes Outstanding Scholars Recruitment Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1409 · Extends eligibility for Governor's Urban Scholarship Program to students residing in certain municipalities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1436 · Provides gross income tax deductions for contributions by certain taxpayers to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1520 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1612 · Establishes loan redemption program for certain teachers under which they are permitted to redeem loan amounts received under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in public schools.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1616 · Requires certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 365 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1623 · Establishes gross income tax credit and corporation business tax credit for student loan payments.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1634 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to issues vouchers in amount of monthly loan repayment amount for loan borrowers who have child enrolled in Grow Kids-rated child care program.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 505 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1652 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1675 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1719 · Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1746 · Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to grant deferment of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) student loan payments to new parent.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1759 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1773 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1796 · Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1886 · Establishes Volunteer Emergency Responder Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1908 · Requires establishment of Work and Learn Consortiums by certain educational institutions to establish certificate and degree programs identified in high labor-demand industries.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1917 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $2 million for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1918 · Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $1,700,000 for Thomas Edison State University.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1963 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1970 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1985 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2069 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audits of public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 505 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2086 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2087 · Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2097 · Requires institutions of higher education to establish hotline for victims of campus sexual assault.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2106 · "New Jersey Fair Play Act"; allows collegiate student-athletes to earn compensation for use of name, image, or likeness.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2142 · Provides resident tuition rate to certain non-resident dependent children of United States military personnel attending public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 268 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2163 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2170 · Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2205 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to NJBEST program and provides distributions from qualified State tuition programs for K-12 expenses are not qualified withdrawals under gross income tax.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2233 · Provides that former law enforcement officers 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days