NJ A895

Prohibits college applications in New Jersey from asking about criminal history, including juvenile records, with exceptions for specific serious offenses such as homicide, kidnapping, sexual assault, robbery, arson, terrorism, and related crimes

Allows institutions to deny admission only for convictions of the enumerated serious offenses; denied applicants may appeal with consideration given to time elapsed, age at offense, and evidence of rehabilitation

Permits institutions to inquire about full criminal history after a student is accepted for purposes of offering counseling services and making decisions about campus life participation (housing, activities)

Prohibits denial of continuation in academic programs leading to occupational licenses or teaching certificates solely based on criminal history, requiring institutions to offer counseling about licensing requirements

Bars consideration of expunged convictions or those pardoned; exempts law schools from these restrictions; takes effect for the first full academic year following enactment