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NJ S3977

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Institutions of higher education must submit annual reports by July 1 to the Secretary of Higher Education on student parents, including enrollment numbers (full-time and part-time) disaggregated by demographic subgroups

  • Reports must include academic outcome data for student parents, such as transfer, withdrawal, and graduation rates

  • Each institution must post its report on its website, and the Secretary of Higher Education must compile statewide data and publish it on the Office's website

  • "Student parent" is defined as an undergraduate student who is a parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age

  • All collected data must comply with FERPA and other privacy laws, with personal identifying information kept confidential

Legislative Description

Requires institution of higher education to collect certain information concerning student parents.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction12/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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