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NJ A5040

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public colleges and universities must allow SNAP and WIC recipients to enroll tuition-free in family and consumer science courses

  • Tuition-free enrollment is contingent on available classroom space and requires that enough tuition-paying students have already enrolled to meet minimum course requirements

  • Students completing courses under this program will not receive academic credit

  • The bill aims to increase fresh fruit and vegetable purchases among participants, supporting New Jersey's agricultural industry

Legislative Description

Permits individuals eligible to receive SNAP or WIC to enroll in courses on family and consumer science at public institutions of higher education without paying tuition.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

11/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education11/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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