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NJ S3337

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a four-year "Wine and Grape Education Grant Program" administered by the Secretary of Higher Education to fund degree-granting or certificate programs in wine and grape science, including grape growing, wine making, and business operations

  • Awards grants of up to $500,000 each to three four-year public institutions of higher education, with one institution selected from each of New Jersey's southern, central, and northern regions

  • Appropriates $1.5 million from the General Fund to implement the program

  • Permits students under age 21 to enroll in wine and grape science programs, but prohibits them from participating in coursework or events involving consumption of alcoholic beverages

  • Requires the Secretary of Higher Education to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature no later than six months before the program concludes, including implementation details, student participation numbers, and recommendations for continuation or expansion

Legislative Description

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Wine and Grape Education Grant Program; appropriates $1.5 million.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

6/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction6/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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