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NJ S3632

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Education to establish a program within six months to pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals

  • Defines "low-income individual" as someone residing in a household with income at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines

  • Limits the program to paying for only one exam per individual

  • Funds the program through the Workforce Development Partnership Fund, allocating a portion of the existing 5% discretionary account for this purpose

  • Requires the State Board to specify application procedures and documentation needed to verify income eligibility

Legislative Description

Provides that State pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Education9/19/2024

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