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NJ S4568
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Requires governing boards of public institutions of higher education to notify the Secretary of Higher Education before commencing any institutional merger or consolidation, including mergers of schools within the same institution
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Notice must include the reason for the proposed merger or consolidation, projected costs with a preliminary fiscal impact assessment, and effects on students and employees
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Notice must be submitted within 14 days of the governing board adopting a resolution or entering into an agreement to commence the merger or consolidation
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
6/2/2025