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NJ A1895
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Carter
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AI Summary
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Removes the one-year deadline for NJ STARS scholarship eligibility, which previously required students needing remediation to demonstrate college-level readiness within one year of high school graduation or lose program eligibility
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Allows students who meet initial NJ STARS criteria but require remediation to retain their eligibility indefinitely, as long as they meet program requirements at the time of participation
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Maintains existing requirements for conditionally eligible students to take a college placement test during their senior year of high school, administered by county colleges at no cost
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Preserves the requirement that students address academic deficiencies before receiving scholarship funds for credit-bearing coursework
Legislative Description
Broadens eligibility of NJ STARS Program by permitting later entry into program.
Appropriations
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
12/9/2024