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NJ AR195
Resolution
Status
6/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aura Dunn
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AI Summary
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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
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Aims to expand beyond traditional "College Decision Day" celebrations to equally honor students pursuing apprenticeships, military enlistment, and other non-college paths
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Notes that nearly 30% of New Jersey high school seniors do not enroll in higher education immediately after graduation
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References declining apprenticeship enrollment since 2016 and New Jersey's underrepresentation in military enlistees aged 18-24
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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