NJ S4548

Students at public colleges and universities charged with bias intimidation during protests against religious groups or at religious facilities must be immediately suspended academically until trial conclusion, dismissal, or termination of prosecution

Students found guilty of such bias intimidation charges face mandatory expulsion from the institution

Employees, including faculty, charged with bias intimidation under the same circumstances face immediate suspension without pay pending case resolution

Employees found guilty of the bias intimidation charge must have their employment terminated

The bill applies specifically to bias intimidation offenses as defined in N.J.S.2C:16-1 committed in the context of protests against religious groups or on religious facility grounds