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NJ S4010

Bill

Status

Passed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to collaborate with county colleges to identify gaps in meeting basic needs among low-income students and provide information on available social services to designated college representatives

  • Mandates each county college work with a designated county board of social services representative to provide direct assistance helping students access social services supports

  • Directs the Division of Family Development to work with local workforce development boards and community college staff to assist students with applications for SNAP, TANF, Childcare Subsidy, and other social services

  • Requires each county board of social services to designate an employee to collaborate with community college representatives and streamline the social services application process for enrolled students

  • Requires county colleges and local workforce development boards to establish partnerships with workforce training providers and community organizations to identify unemployed and underemployed residents who may benefit from enrollment in career pathway programs

Legislative Description

Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.312.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations5/22/2025
Higher Eduction1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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