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NJ S2935
Bill
Status
3/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Establishes the New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission within the Department of State, consisting of 14 student members representing State colleges, public research universities, county colleges, independent colleges, and proprietary degree-granting institutions
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Commission members are appointed by the Secretary of Higher Education for one-year terms, with one member appointed by the New Jersey Education Association from the NJEA Preservice Program
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Requires the commission to advise the Secretary on system-wide student concerns including affordability of postsecondary education, student mental health, and campus safety
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Commission must meet at least three times per year and submit annual reports to the Assembly and Senate Higher Education Committees on student concerns, perspectives, and experiences
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Members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses, and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education provides administrative support
Legislative Description
Establishes commission to advise Secretary of Higher Education on students' issues of concern.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
3/7/2024