NJ A3686

Four-year public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must offer undergraduate admission to students diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell anemia before age 24, provided they are state residents for at least one year and under 24 at application time

Institutions must establish policies prioritizing admissions, institutional financial aid, and on-campus housing for these eligible students

Institutions may deny admission only with a compelling reason, and the Secretary of Higher Education has authority to override such denials

Specialized programs, departments, or schools within institutions are not required to waive their standard admission requirements and procedures

Institutions must annually report enrollment numbers of students admitted under this provision to the Secretary of Higher Education, who must then report totals to the Governor and Legislature