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NJ A1136

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Danielsen

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for the Nurture thru Nature (NtN) program as a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriation
  • Nurture thru Nature program provides STEM educational opportunities and hands-on learning to students in grades 3-12, founded by Rutgers faculty in 2009
  • Program targets students in inner-city school districts facing under-representation in STEM fields, insufficient career preparation, and summer learning loss
  • Funding administered through the Department of State under Higher Educational Services as a grant-in-aid
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for Nurture thru Nature program.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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