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NJ S2935

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires the commission to advise the Secretary on system-wide student concerns including affordability of postsecondary education, student mental health, and campus safety

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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