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NJ S3977
Bill
Status
12/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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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
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Reports must include academic outcome data for student parents, such as transfer, withdrawal, and graduation rates
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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
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"Student parent" is defined as an undergraduate student who is a parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age
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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