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NJ S827
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Creates the New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship for students pursuing certificates, credentials, diplomas, or degrees at county colleges and county vocational schools in high-demand workforce fields
- Covers tuition, fees, required course materials, and professional license fees up to $5,000 per year after applying other federal or state aid
- Eligible fields include advanced manufacturing, architecture and construction, education, health care, human resources, law and public safety, life sciences, and transportation/logistics
- Students may receive the scholarship for up to 3 years for associate degree programs or up to 2 years for other programs, with a 2.0 GPA requirement for degree-seeking students
- Requires applicants to be New Jersey residents, be enrolled in an eligible program, and either be employed or complete a financial literacy course
Legislative Description
Permits person diagnosed with autism or communication disability to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with autism or communication disabilities.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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