NJ S2375

Establishes a five-year pilot program providing $1,500 per pupil in State aid to school districts operating approved adult high school programs, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index

Limits eligibility to adult students without high school diplomas who reside in municipalities served by school districts that ranked in the bottom 20% statewide for four-year graduation rates in 2016-2017

Targets career and technical education opportunities for adults seeking to obtain a locally-issued, State-endorsed diploma

Requires the Commissioner of Education to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2026, evaluating program outcomes including total enrollment, diplomas awarded, and new programs created

Report must include a recommendation on whether to make the pilot program permanent statewide