Higher Education

Assembly Bill 5418 · Establishes Teacher Certification Reimbursement Fund in DOE to reimburse certain teachers for costs associated with certification.

Sent May 11, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5458 · Revises NJBEST one-time grant to annual grant of up to $1,500 for certain contributors.

Sent May 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5404 · Permits eligible high school students to take certain courses at county college.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5226 · Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5315 · Improves management and administration of New Jersey Better Education Savings Trust program; establishes grants and additional tax incentives for New Jersey Better Education Savings and Trust account contributions; creates New Jersey Better Education Savings and Trust Advisory Council.

Sent March 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5293 · Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.

Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5306 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to admit certain students diagnosed with cancer and sickle cell anemia.

Sent March 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5224 · Requires public institutions of higher education to enroll certain students impacted by automation in job training courses without payment of tuition.

Sent February 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5226 · Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education.

Sent February 23, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3227 · Prohibits State Board of Education from limiting number of certain two-year college credits that may be applied towards meeting teacher certification requirements.

Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5181 · Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.

Sent February 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5156 · Makes FY 2023 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Rutgers Nurture thru Nature program.

Sent February 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5052 · Establishes New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship.

Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4992 · Revises reporting requirements of "New Jersey Student and Parent Consumer Information Act."

Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5007 · Establishes veterinary medicine loan redemption program for certain veterinarians who work in underserved areas for five years; annually appropriates $500,000.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4615 · Requires State to take steps to create additional graduate medical education program slots focused on behavioral health care.*

Sent December 12, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4967 · Revises training requirements for governing board members of public institutions of higher education.

Sent December 12, 2022 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4970 · Requires public institutions of higher education to submit annual fiscal monitoring report; authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to appoint State monitor of certain institutions; requires higher education chief financial officers complete training; annually appropriates $100,000.*

Sent December 12, 2022 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4971 · Requires public institution of higher education to post certain information on institution's website.

Sent December 12, 2022 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4902 · Provides increased flexibility in school district enrollment for military-connected students.

Sent December 5, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4924 · Authorizes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to award summer tuition aid grants in summer of 2023; appropriates $1,000. *

Sent December 5, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4852 · Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.

Sent November 14, 2022 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4860 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to contract with third party for study regarding fiscal performance of four-year public institutions of higher education; appropriates $300,000.

Sent November 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4813 · "Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Act"; establishes gross income tax credit of up to $5,000 for certain student loan payments and makes an appropriation.

Sent October 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4814 · Removes expected family contribution from calculation of financial need under circumstances in which public institutions of higher education may reduce student's institutional financial aid.

Sent October 20, 2022 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2494 · Provides tuition fee waiver apprenticeship courses.

Sent October 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4693 · Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.

Sent October 17, 2022 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4680 · Clarifies that law concerning requirements for closure of private career school applies to certain schools licensed by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.

Sent October 13, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4733 · Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Sent October 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4696 · Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4661 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and monkeypox for students who attend remotely.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4672 · Establishes scholarship program for students at public institutions of higher education pursuing certain community service-oriented opportunities; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program; appropriates $10 million.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4673 · Prohibits misrepresentation of federal tuition benefits to service members and veterans and establishes public awareness campaign on certain higher education benefits available to service members and veterans.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4677 · Allows certain students holding TN visa or TD visa to qualify for in-State tuition rate and State student financial aid.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4679 · Imposes five-year moratorium on new construction at public institutions of higher education.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4586 · Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4613 · Renames, extends eligibility, and makes various other changes to Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program.*

Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4614 · Modifies Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4349 · Provides tuition-free credits to certain instituitions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.

Sent June 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4362 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish New Jersey STEM Entrepreneur Fellowship Program to support entrepreneurs in STEM fields.

Sent June 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 659 · "Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.

Sent June 16, 2022 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2590 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million to provide tuition assistance for students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University.

Sent June 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3834 · Makes certain changes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educator grant program.

Sent June 13, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4244 · Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies and permits emergency administration of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray by licensed campus medical professionals and resident assistants.

Sent June 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4253 · Requires membership of boards of trustees of State colleges and universities and county colleges to include two college employees.

Sent June 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4259 · Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Sent June 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4196 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to develop pathway to nursing scholarship for health care workers who want to become nurses; appropriates $1 million.

Sent June 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4212 · Establishes Center for Career Relevant Education and Talent Evaluation of New Jersey at Thomas Edison State University.*

Sent June 9, 2022 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4108 · Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4126 · Eliminates US citizenship requirement for student representatives on boards of trustees of certain public institutions of higher education.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4129 · Establishes Loan Redemption Program for Teachers of Agriculture in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4152 · Establishes program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to pay for remaining tuition costs related to certain remedial or developmental courses.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 383 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4154 · Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.*

Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 350 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4164 · Establishes fringe benefit rate for State colleges and universities.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 368 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4224 · Provides project grants under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education at county colleges; appropriates $19,993,837.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4225 · Provides project grants under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education at county vocational school districts; appropriates $36,960,028.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4074 · 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 26, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4076 · Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent May 26, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4084 · 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 May 26, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4060 · Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers studying unidentified aerial phenomenon and extraterrestrial technological signatures; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program; appropriates $250,000.

Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3944 · 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 May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3949 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3955 · 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 May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3862 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million to provide tuition assistance for students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3869 · Prohibits institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions from using applications for admission that inquire about applicant's criminal history; establishes "Universal College Application Development Task Force" to develop standard application for admission.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3876 · 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 May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3894 · Establishes Loan Redemption Program for Healthcare Professionals in Underserved Counties within Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3902 · Establishes "Minority-Serving County College Stabilization Act" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $15 million.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3909 · Amends appropriations act to include number of degrees awarded to veterans in Outcomes-Based Allocation funding for senior public institutions of higher education.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3911 · Requires post-secondary educational institutions to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3927 · 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 May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3713 · "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 May 2, 2022 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3744 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.

Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3770 · Establishes three-year pilot program in DOE to provide certain students with information and assistance regarding federal financial aid application.

Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3785 · Requires degree-seeking students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to receive instruction on American government and civic engagement.

Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3788 · Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.

Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3815 · Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.

Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3826 · Requires public institutions of higher education to provide menstrual products in all campus buildings; appropriates $85,000 from General Fund to Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3689 · Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3691 · Establishes pilot program to provide guidance to students applying for federal financial aid.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3692 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3693 · Authorizes county vocational school districts to establish electric vehicle certification programs.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3698 · Establishes loan redemption program and gross income tax credit for mental health professionals who serve children and adolescents.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3702 · Permits U.S. citizens who are full time college students to be district board members in county of college even if student is not a resident of county or State.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1373 · Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1731 · Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3609 · Exempts public institutions of higher education from motor vehicle registration fee.

Sent March 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1181 · Requires high school students to complete financial aid applications.*

Sent March 14, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 672 · Establishes Water Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources (WATER) Pilot Program in DOLWD; appropriates $1 million. **

Sent March 10, 2022 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3550 · 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 March 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3573 · 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 March 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3475 · Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.

Sent March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3518 · Establishes "Manufacturing Workforce Development Grant Program" for students enrolled at county colleges.

Sent March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3524 · Authorizes county colleges to establish and operate student dormitories.

Sent March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3532 · 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 March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3111 · Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3144 · Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3221 · Establishes Frontline Health Care Worker Loan Forgiveness Program.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3235 · Establishes Council of Women in Higher Education in Department of State to study and promote women's issues within institutions of higher education.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3266 · Establishes "Minority-Serving State College and University Stabilization Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $20 million.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3348 · 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 March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3350 · Directs board of trustees of county college to post information on the compensation paid to college president on its website.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3351 · "Education Investment Act"; establishes an equity financing for education program at certain public institutions of higher education.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3375 · Establishes Volunteer Emergency Responder Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3379 · Requires public institutions of higher education to establish plans concerning cyber security and prevention of cyber attacks.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2804 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from requiring students to purchase meal plans.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2822 · Establishes "Supporting Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (S.E.E.D.) Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2835 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2884 · Revises State financial aid requirements to align with simplification of Free Application for Federal Student Aid under federal law.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2888 · Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2889 · Adds two employees to boards of trustees of State colleges and county colleges.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

Assembly Bill 2890 · Establishes loan redemption program for licensed mental health professionals.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2954 · 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 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2955 · Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2962 · Makes membership in New Jersey Council of County Colleges optional.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2986 · Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2507 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide home health care services.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2511 · Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2534 · Establishes certain exclusions and credits under gross income and corporation business taxes for contributions to lifelong learning accounts.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1588 · Permits use of preferred names on student diplomas.

Sent February 7, 2022 · Reported out after 350 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2211 · 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 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2291 · 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 February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2343 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.

Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2401 · Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.

Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2403 · Makes FY 2022 supplemental appropriation of $2 million for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2404 · Makes Fiscal Year 2022 supplemental appropriation of $1,700,000 for Thomas Edison State University.

Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2054 · Increases gross income tax deduction for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 202 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 230 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 231 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 278 · Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 282 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 287 · Establishes Volunteer First Responders Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 374 · Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 376 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 388 · Establishes position of Ombudsman of Student Discipline to serve within Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 495 · Extends eligibility for Military Dependents Scholarships to students enrolled in approved career and technical education programs and to dependents of certain military members who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 551 · Permits four-year institution of higher education to award associate degrees.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 668 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 676 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 685 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million for Community College Opportunity Grant-Adult Postsecondary Career and Technical Education.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 687 · Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 751 · Clarifies that non-credit courses are eligible courses under the volunteer tuition credit program.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 780 · Establishes Commission on Administrative Costs of Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 787 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to develop career and education guide for post secondary students with disabilities.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 901 · Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 919 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1009 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1038 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1056 · Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1057 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1086 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1090 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audits of public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1121 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1127 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1170 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 377 days

Assembly Bill 1173 · Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 153 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1176 · Requires institutions of higher education to implement suicide prevention programs and raise awareness of mental health services.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1184 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1189 · Requires financial aid award letter provided by institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools be consistent with financial aid shopping sheet.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1194 · Removes Selective Service registration as requirement for eligibility under State student financial aid programs.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1195 · Raises statutory threshold for certain public bidding, permits bidder disqualification due to prior negative experience, adds exemptions to public bidding requirement under "State College Contracts Law," and establishes process for cooperative pricing system.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1198 · Establishes limits on transcript release restrictions at institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.*

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 275 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1253 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1258 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1287 · Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 128 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1311 · Establishes healthcare careers pilot program for certain institutions of higher education and proprietary schools.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1396 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide greater assistance to certain students with military obligations.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1400 · Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1427 · Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1482 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1504 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1560 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1568 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1576 · Requires registration of private education lenders; establishes protections for private education borrowers.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1585 · Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1589 · Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1590 · Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1695 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education and DOLWD to establish performance quality standards for career-oriented programs of study offered by institutions of higher education, degree-granting proprietary institutions, and private career schools. *

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 128 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1772 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1814 · Establishes the "Student Loan Assistance and Home Purchase Act."

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1818 · Establishes gross income tax credit and corporation business tax credit for student loan payments.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1824 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to issue vouchers in amount of monthly loan repayment amount for loan borrowers who have child enrolled in Grow NJ Kids-rated child care program.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1854 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1870 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1882 · Exempts proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that has operated in State for at least 25 years from requirement to provide teach-out plan in event of potential closure.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1911 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1912 · Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1918 · Requires institutions of higher education to establish hotline for victims of campus sexual assault.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1982 · Requires instruction on cybersecurity in grades nine through 12; requires Office of Secretary of Higher Education to develop cybersecurity model curricula; establishes loan redemption programs for individuals in certain cybersecurity occupations.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2014 · "Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 275 days · did not pass the General Assembly