NJ S2016

Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must adopt test-optional admissions policies for undergraduate programs, making SAT and ACT scores voluntary rather than required.

Institutions may still require standardized tests for applicants who were homeschooled for two or more years during grades 9-12, applicants to honors or specialized programs, or applicants seeking scholarships that require test scores.

Schools may consider standardized test scores when voluntarily submitted by applicants.

Private and proprietary degree-granting institutions are encouraged, but not required, to adopt similar test-optional policies.

The bill takes effect immediately and applies to the first full academic year following enactment.