Higher Education

Senate Bill 3911 · Revises public institution of higher education annual reporting requirements.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3912 · Concerns incentive compensation and contracts between online program management companies and institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3931 · Reduces number of members of New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority required for quorum.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3932 · Establishes Private Institution of Higher Education Security Grant Program; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3860 · Grants priority course registration to certain student parents attending institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3861 · Requires institution of higher education to collect certain information concerning student parents.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3862 · Requires each institution of higher education to designate student parent liaison.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3727 · 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 March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3750 · Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions that have agreements with online program managers to disclose online program information.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3776 · Requires certain institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions to submit certain documentation on online program managers to Secretary of Higher Education.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3777 · 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 March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3788 · Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding; appropriates $200,000.

Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 11 days

Senate Bill 3814 · Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.

Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 11 days

Senate Bill 3823 · Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3643 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish New Jersey STEM Entrepreneur Fellowship Program to support entrepreneurs in STEM fields.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3656 · Prohibits institution of higher education from entering into sports wagering partnership.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3666 · Extends eligibility for Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program to physical therapists.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3544 · Establishes Teaching Scholars Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3578 · Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3580 · 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 February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3631 · Establishes Allied Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program.

Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 88 days

Senate Bill 3383 · Requires tuition aid grant amounts to be equal for students enrolled in independent institutions of higher education and students enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3387 · Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain tuition benefit to spouse.

Sent February 9, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3411 · Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.

Sent February 9, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 126 days

Senate Bill 3434 · 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 February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3436 · "Combat to College Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3324 · 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 February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3354 · Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3356 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to develop pathway to nursing scholarship for health care workers who want to become nurses; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3358 · Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions of higher education; redirects State tuition aid grant funding for students enrolled in proprietary institutions to summer tuition aid grant program.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3359 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to revoke proprietary school's license to award academic degrees if school fails to achieve certain minimum graduation rates.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3360 · Requires proprietary degree-granting institutions to disclose status as for-profit business; requires institution of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institution to disclose accreditation status.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3361 · Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs to students enrolled in certain proprietary schools.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3362 · Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3364 · Extends eligibility for certain SDA grant funding to Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3248 · Prohibits public institution of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3250 · Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3276 · Prohibits contracts for student-athlete's name, image, or likeness from remaining in effect beyond the date the student-athlete is no longer eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3286 · "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.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3292 · Requires public institution of higher education to study cost drivers, administrative productivity, organizational structure, space utilization, and faculty productivity.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3294 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to develop career and education guide for post secondary students with disabilities.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3296 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide alternative scholarship to student-athlete who loses athletic scholarship due to injury.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3298 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish common course numbering system for public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3300 · 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 February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3217 · Establishes Statewide Skills Academy Network; appropriates $1 million.

Sent January 28, 2026 · Reported out after 47 days

Senate Bill 168 · 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

Senate Bill 171 · Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 184 · 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 January 13, 2026

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

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 287 · Prohibits institution of higher education from giving preferential consideration for admission to legacy student.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 319 · Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting gifts and donations from foreign adversaries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 511 · Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 531 · Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 535 · Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 558 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide home health care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 559 · Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 580 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 125 days

Senate Bill 583 · Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 125 days

Senate Bill 584 · Establishes three-year pilot program in DOE to provide certain students with information and assistance regarding federal financial aid application.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 586 · 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

Senate Bill 589 · Prohibits institution of higher education from authorizing, funding, or supporting hate speech or antisemitic events and organizations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 603 · Establishes program to provide guaranteed admission to public institutions of higher education for certain public school students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 690 · Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to require undergraduate students to complete course on climate change.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 802 · 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

Senate Bill 812 · Requires public institution of higher education to award academic credit to certain volunteer emergency responders.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 813 · Requires public institution of higher education post bias intimidation statistics; requires governing board to adopt bias intimidation policy.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 815 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 816 · Extends eligibility for tuition benefit to dependents of members of United States Armed Forces who died while on active duty.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 820 · 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

Senate Bill 821 · Requires institution of higher education to adopt policy on use of campus facilities and grounds for camping.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 822 · 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

Senate Bill 823 · 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

Senate Bill 825 · "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

Senate Bill 826 · Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 827 · Establishes New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 828 · Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 833 · Requires degree-seeking students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to receive instruction on American government and civic engagement.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 835 · 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

Senate Bill 840 · "Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 862 · Establishes "Manufacturing Workforce Development Grant Program" for students enrolled at county colleges.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 878 · Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 916 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Wine and Grape Education Grant Program; appropriates $1.5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 923 · Establishes Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment Grant Program; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1031 · 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 January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1113 · "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

Senate Bill 1134 · 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

Senate Bill 1192 · Excludes from gross income tax certain compensation earned by college athletes for use of name, image, or likeness.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1257 · 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

Senate Bill 1297 · Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in field of fusion science.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1338 · Prohibits institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions from withholding transcript due to outstanding student account balance; establishes penalties for noncompliance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1360 · Establishes gross income tax credit and corporation business tax credit for student loan payments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1364 · Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1432 · Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1436 · Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1438 · Revises training requirements for governing board members of public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1449 · 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

Senate Bill 1450 · 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

Senate Bill 1454 · Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to permit certain students to submit monthly expense and resource statement for income verification; requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to impute in-kind support amounts.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1455 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1456 · Establishes commission to advise Secretary of Higher Education on student issues of concern.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1457 · Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1458 · Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1460 · 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

Senate Bill 1461 · 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 30 days

Senate Bill 1462 · Modifies NJBEST one-time grant to lifetime matching grant of $1,500 per beneficiary.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 125 days

Senate Bill 1465 · Requires public institution of higher education to invite Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on institution's campus.

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

Senate Bill 1467 · Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to include workforce training programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1479 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1480 · Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1481 · Establishes minimum student to employee ratio for calculating State support for employee fringe benefit costs at four-year public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1487 · 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

Senate Bill 1498 · Establishes New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act.

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

Senate Bill 1503 · Establishes "Higher Education Deferred Maintenance Fund" to provide funding for deferred maintenance needs at public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1504 · 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

Senate Bill 1569 · Establishes certain exclusions and credits under gross income and corporation business taxes for contributions to lifelong learning accounts.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1627 · Establishes Veterans State Government Fellowship program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1642 · Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1645 · Requires annual report on New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to include information on borrower delinquency and administrative wage garnishments.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1653 · 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

Senate Bill 1655 · Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services and Public Works.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1664 · Requires New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology to establish matching grant program for public research universities that receive certain federal research grants; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1666 · Establishes various programs to support neurodiverse students at county colleges; appropriates $1.475 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1669 · 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

Senate Bill 1671 · Revises provisions of "County College Contracts Law"; permits bidder disqualification due to prior negative experience.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1688 · Exempts public institutions of higher education from motor vehicle registration fee.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1801 · Establishes process to monitor proprietary institution that converts to nonprofit corporation for transactions that constitute private inurement.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1848 · Establishes Volunteer First Responders Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1911 · Establishes veterinary medicine loan redemption program for certain veterinarians who work in underserved areas for five years; annually appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1912 · Establishes loan redemption program for certified veterinarians employed as large animal veterinarians in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1945 · Establishes Volunteer Emergency Responder Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1999 · Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2000 · Establishes "Supporting Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (S.E.E.D.) Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2001 · Establishes pilot program to provide guidance to students applying for federal financial aid.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2002 · Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2012 · 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

Senate Bill 2016 · Requires public institutions of higher education to adopt test-optional admissions policy.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2031 · 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

Senate Bill 2032 · Prohibits State Board of Education from limiting number of certain two-year college credits that may be applied towards meeting teacher certification requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2033 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2034 · Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2047 · 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 January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2048 · 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

Senate Bill 2050 · Establishes Textbook Grant Program for State Interns.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2139 · Expands eligible grantees under New Jersey Civic Information Consortium; establishes provisions for tracking and reporting progress of grantee; requires grantee to post statement on Internet website.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2179 · Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.

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

Senate Bill 2180 · Requires registration of postsecondary education debt creditors; establishes protections for borrowers.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 2199 · 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

Senate Bill 2216 · Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2218 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2219 · 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 January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2223 · Requires institutions of higher education to adopt affirmative consent standard and other policies regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2237 · Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2243 · Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual plan.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2265 · 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

Senate Bill 2269 · 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

Senate Bill 2276 · Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2424 · 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

Senate Bill 2442 · 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

Senate Bill 2474 · Appropriates $300,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2487 · 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

Senate Bill 2488 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2532 · Directs Secretary of Higher Education to appoint special auditor to investigate claims of abuse of public funds at public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2605 · Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2606 · 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

Senate Bill 2608 · Requires public institution of higher education to provide academic credit for certain examinations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2609 · Increases tuition credit amount permitted under volunteer tuition credit program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2647 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for Community College Opportunity Grant.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2698 · Codifies various centers and programs at Rutgers University - Newark; appropriates $6.5 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2731 · Confers civil service status on police officers employed by Rutgers University.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2859 · Requires online program manager providing marketing services for institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees to self-identify as third party to prospective students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2861 · Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2962 · Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2966 · 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

Senate Bill 3064 · Establishes "Minority-Serving State College and University Stabilization Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $20 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026