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NJ A1257
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Expands existing tuition waiver program at public colleges and county colleges to include workers who lost jobs or received layoff notices due to automation, in addition to those affected by factory or plant closings
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Eligible individuals must have been in the labor market for at least two years and not qualify for any available State or federal student financial aid
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Tuition-free enrollment in job training courses is contingent on available classroom space and sufficient tuition-paying students meeting minimum course requirements
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Institutions may still charge a registration fee of up to $20 per academic term
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Addresses workforce displacement concerns, noting that 84% of jobs paying under $20/hour and 42% of jobs paying over $20/hour in New Jersey are at high risk of automation
Legislative Description
Requires public institutions of higher education to enroll certain students impacted by automation in job training courses without payment of tuition.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024