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NJ AR195

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aura Dunn

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges New Jersey public high schools to designate the week containing May 1 as "Pathways to Purpose Week" to recognize multiple post-graduation options for seniors

  • Aims to expand beyond traditional "College Decision Day" celebrations to equally honor students pursuing apprenticeships, military enlistment, and other non-college paths

  • Notes that nearly 30% of New Jersey high school seniors do not enroll in higher education immediately after graduation

  • References declining apprenticeship enrollment since 2016 and New Jersey's underrepresentation in military enlistees aged 18-24

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Commissioner of Education and executive county superintendents in each county

Legislative Description

Urges public high schools in New Jersey to create "Pathways to Purpose Week".

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

6/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Education6/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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