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NJ S168

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Boards of trustees at New Jersey State colleges, universities, and county colleges must include two employee members appointed by the Governor from candidates recommended by labor organizations representing employees.

  • Employee board members serve two-year terms with full voting rights, though initial appointments will be staggered (one-year and two-year terms).

  • Employee members are prohibited from participating in any matter affecting employment or terms and conditions of employment for college employees.

  • When employees are represented by more than two labor organizations, the organizations must reach an agreement on which candidates to recommend to the Governor.

  • Eliminates the current prohibition that prevents county college employees from serving on their college's board of trustees.

Legislative Description

Provides tuition-free credits to certain institutions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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