Higher Education

Assembly Bill 5413 · Provides funds to expand nursing education at William Paterson University of New Jersey; appropriates $2 million.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5425 · Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program and Tuition Aid Grant Program to provide aid for certain career and technical education programs.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3245 · Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.

Sent June 30, 2026 · Reported out after 79 days

Assembly Bill 5249 · 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.

Still in committee since June 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 5117 · Requires registration of postsecondary education debt creditors; establishes protections for borrowers.

Sent May 18, 2026 · Reported out after 122 days

Assembly Bill 5049 · Requires county college to notify graduating high school students of acceptance into local county college.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 4888 · Establishes provisions for use of applicant and student criminal history at institution of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institution.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4962 · Requires State agencies to solicit bids from public and private institutions of higher education for completion of mandated studies.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4991 · Requires public institutions of higher education to report certain information concerning remedial course placement of Office of Secretary of Higher Education; requires secretary to produce report on course placements.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 5017 · Removes exclusion of certain institutions of higher education under "Responsible Collective Negotiations Act."

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 5018 · Establishes "Academic Freedom in Higher Education Protection Act."

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4851 · Provides gross income tax exclusion for all compensation earned by college athletes for use of name, image, or likeness.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4857 · Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4800 · Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.

Sent March 23, 2026 · Reported out after 196 days

Senate Bill 229 · Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.

Sent March 23, 2026 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4590 · Establishes "Supporting Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (S.E.E.D.) Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4592 · 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.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4597 · Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4645 · Revises law permitting undocumented students to pay in-State tuition rate at public institution of higher education and receive certain student financial assistance.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4498 · Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer certain tuition benefit to spouse or dependent child.

Still in committee since March 9, 2026

Assembly Bill 4472 · Provides loan redemption for certain veterinarians who work at approved site for five years; annually appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4484 · Establishes Statewide Skills Academy Network; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4486 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide academic credit for certain examinations.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4089 · Establishes loan redemption program for certain bilingual education teachers.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4090 · 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.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4128 · Establishes certain exclusions and credits under gross income and corporation business taxes for contributions to lifelong learning accounts.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4192 · 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.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4237 · Establishes Large Animal Veterinarian Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $200,000.

Sent February 19, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 116 days

Assembly Bill 4245 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4294 · 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.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4298 · Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4354 · Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4384 · Directs State Treasurer to debit from State operating aid allocated to public research university amount equal to costs incurred by institution in implementing agreements reached with certain student protestors.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4389 · Requires public institutions of higher education to enroll certain students impacted by automation in job training courses without payment of tuition.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4417 · Directs board of trustees of county college to post information on the compensation paid to college president on its website.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4418 · "Education Investment Act"; establishes an equity financing for education program at certain public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4421 · Requires public institution of higher education to annually submit capital projects report to Secretary of Higher Education; requires secretary to post reports on website.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 108 · Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 155 · Exempts public institutions of higher education from motor vehicle registration fee.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 227 · Provides tuition-free credits to certain institutions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 292 · Provides tuition-free credits to certain instituitions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 367 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide mental health care services in underserved areas in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 368 · Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 438 · Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 449 · Requires institutions of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises and maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 450 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide alternative scholarship to student-athlete who loses athletic scholarship due to injury.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 451 · Establishes "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" to strengthen alignment and collaboration between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts; makes appropriation.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 473 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 510 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide greater assistance to certain students with military obligations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 514 · Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 570 · Eliminates eligibility of certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to receive State student financial aid or to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 586 · Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 587 · Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 609 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 622 · Permits Secretary of Higher Education to appoint antisemitism monitor to any institution of higher education; requires institution to implement recommendations of antisemitism monitor.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 711 · Requires public institution of higher education to establish plans concerning cyber security and prevention of cyber attacks.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 769 · Establishes gross income tax credit and corporation business tax credit for student loan payments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 850 · Establishes Commission on Administrative Costs of Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 858 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and monkeypox for students who attend remotely.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 888 · Increases income-based eligibility of Community College Opportunity Grant Program; codifies Garden State Guarantee Program to provide last-dollar financial aid grants for certain students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 989 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $144.2 million to provide additional Outcomes-Based Allocation funding to four-year public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1100 · Establishes New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1102 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1114 · Establishes position of Ombudsman of Student Discipline to serve within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1128 · Requires membership of boards of trustees of State colleges and universities and county colleges to include two college employees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1136 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for Nurture thru Nature program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1148 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to admit certain students diagnosed with cancer and sickle cell anemia.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1212 · Modifies matching grant criteria for New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust accounts.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days

Assembly Bill 1293 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1296 · Revises training requirements for governing board members of public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1305 · Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1309 · Requires public institution of higher education to post syllabus of each undergraduate course on its website.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1315 · Modifies collective statewide transfer agreement and reverse transfer agreement; establishes New Jersey Transfer Ombudsperson within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1319 · Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 247 days

Assembly Bill 1320 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent over prior academic year.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1326 · Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding; appropriates $200,000.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days

Assembly Bill 1327 · Requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to notify Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of approved federal borrower defense loan discharge.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1329 · Establishes New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1330 · Requires certain institutions of higher education to make annual payment to municipality.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1346 · Establishes program to provide guaranteed admission to public institutions of higher education for certain public school students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1430 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to develop career and education guide for post secondary students with disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1467 · Establishes "Manufacturing Workforce Development Grant Program" for students enrolled at county colleges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1624 · Prohibits institution of higher education which boycotts or divests from Israel-supporting or Israeli businesses from receiving State funds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1625 · Prohibits institution of higher education from establishing scholarship fund or student assistance program limited to students who are citizens or permanent residents of country or territory controlled by terrorist organization.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1626 · Prohibits institution of higher education from using cultural competency as criteria for consideration in making certain personnel determinations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1627 · Requires institution of higher education to adopt policy on use of campus facilities and grounds for camping.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1628 · Prohibits public institution of higher education from entering into certain partnerships with institutions of higher education located in Palestinian territories.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1640 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1677 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1693 · Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1697 · Establishes Teaching Scholars Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1765 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1772 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1780 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million for Community College Opportunity Grant-Adult Postsecondary Career and Technical Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1782 · Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1798 · Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1810 · Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1815 · Establishes fringe benefit rate for State colleges and universities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1853 · Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1961 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1963 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2014 · Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2027 · Eliminates US citizenship requirement for student representatives on boards of trustees of certain public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2043 · Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2083 · Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2091 · Provides students enrolled in certain career programs with consumer protections from fraudulent and misleading claims and practices.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2092 · Broadens eligibility of NJ STARS Program by permitting later entry into program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2097 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2098 · Establishes limits on transcript release restrictions at institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2100 · Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2103 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Legislative Youth Council and select institution of higher education in this State as host; makes changes to council's structure to provide flexibility in activities and operations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2108 · Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2112 · Modernizes responsibilities of New Jersey Council of County Colleges.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2119 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish standards for assessing and awarding academic credit for prior learning.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2123 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2124 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2128 · Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2133 · Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2135 · Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days

Assembly Bill 2138 · Concerns incentive compensation and contracts between online program management companies and institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2139 · Provides for merger of New Jersey City University with Kean University; expands powers and property of Kean University.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2185 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2221 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2222 · Establishes Reproductive Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2262 · Increases tuition credit amount permitted under volunteer tuition credit program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2277 · Provides increased flexibility in school district enrollment for military-connected students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2325 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for Community College Opportunity Grant.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2330 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2337 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2343 · Requires registration of private education lenders; establishes protections for private education borrowers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2349 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 2350 · Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2359 · Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2363 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2366 · Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2367 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2371 · "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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2397 · Requires each public institution of higher education to develop food waste reduction program on campus.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2410 · Establishes New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2414 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish New Jersey STEM Entrepreneur Fellowship Program to support entrepreneurs in STEM fields.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2459 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2469 · Requires public institution of higher education to award academic credit to certain volunteer emergency responders.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2470 · Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 247 days

Assembly Bill 2534 · Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 247 days

Assembly Bill 2539 · "Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act"; prohibits distribution of State aid to an institution of higher education that authorizes, funds, or supports antisemitic events or organizations or fails to punish acts of antisemitism on campus.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2552 · Requires public institutions of higher education to disclose all financial donors.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2573 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2574 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2575 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2579 · Establishes Volunteer First Responders Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2602 · Revises public institution of higher education annual reporting requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2612 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education and public institutions of higher education to develop programs for improving Hispanic and Latino representation in higher education leadership positions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2632 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2636 · "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2675 · Establishes Volunteer Emergency Responder Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2732 · "Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act"; requires institutions of higher education to implement mental health programs and services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2741 · Requires State colleges to close on Election Day.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2871 · Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2952 · Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2970 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3068 · Permits certain students to qualify for in-State tuition at four-year public institution of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3073 · Establishes various programs to support neurodiverse students at county colleges; appropriates $1.475 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3091 · Concerns sexual assault complaints.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 282 days

Assembly Bill 3092 · Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3111 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3169 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees by more than four percent over prior academic year.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3210 · Makes membership in New Jersey Council of County Colleges optional.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3218 · Requires institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3291 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in certain critcal-need applied science fields.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3316 · Establishes employee protections for certain employees of New Jersey City University in event of merger with Kean University.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3330 · Establishes loan redemption program for teachers to redeem loan amounts received under the New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in public or nonpublic schools in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3335 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3356 · Establishes Loan Redemption Program for Teachers of Agriculture in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3407 · 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 January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 3420 · Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3424 · Grants priority course registration to certain student parents attending institutions of higher education.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 3427 · Revises provisions of "County College Contracts Law"; permits bidder disqualification due to prior negative experience.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days

Assembly Bill 3523 · Revises membership of New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3529 · Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3556 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3575 · Requires State to take steps to create additional graduate medical education program slots focused on behavioral health care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3619 · Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3669 · Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3750 · Establishes New Jersey County College Remissible Student Loan Program; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3795 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3796 · Establishes loan redemption program and gross income tax credit for mental health professionals who serve children and adolescents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3798 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3800 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3831 · Allows distributions from NJBEST account to Roth IRA as qualified withdrawals and excludes such distributions from gross income tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3868 · Establishes fringe benefit rate for State public higher education institutions; requires employer pay for health care benefits for certain part-time faculty.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3889 · Permits four-year institution of higher education to award associate degrees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3943 · Permits eligible high school students to take certain courses at county college.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026