NJ A5212

Requires the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to collaborate with each county college to identify gaps in meeting basic needs among low-income students and provide information on available social services to designated representatives

Mandates each county college work with a county board of social services representative to provide direct assistance helping students access social services supports

Directs the Division of Family Development to work with local workforce development boards and community college staff to improve student applications for SNAP, TANF, Childcare Subsidy, and other programs

Requires each county board of social services to designate an employee to collaborate with community college representatives and streamline the social services application process for enrolled students

Establishes partnerships between county colleges and local workforce development boards to identify unemployed and underemployed residents who may benefit from county college enrollment and career pathways