NJ A4019

Removes the two-year sunset provision from the 2023 law requiring New Jersey high school students to complete a financial aid application as a prerequisite for receiving a diploma, making this requirement permanent

Students and parents can still obtain a waiver exemption by signing a form, or a school counselor may authorize a waiver for students under 18 if parental signature cannot be reasonably obtained

Prohibits school boards from taking adverse action against students who receive a waiver exemption from the financial aid application requirement

Requires the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide resources including webinars, presentations, and guidance documents to help students, parents, and school counselors complete financial aid applications

The requirement originally began with the 2023-2024 grade 11 class and was set to expire after two school years; this bill eliminates that expiration date