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NJ A1148
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Danielsen
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AI Summary
- New Jersey four-year public colleges and universities must offer undergraduate admission to students diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell anemia before age 24, provided they are state residents for at least one year and under 24 at application time
- Institutions must establish policies prioritizing admissions, institutional financial aid, and on-campus housing for these students
- Schools may deny admission only with a compelling reason, and the Secretary of Higher Education can override institutional denial decisions
- Specialized programs, departments, or schools within institutions are not required to waive their specific admission standards and procedures
- Institutions must annually report enrollment numbers of students admitted under this provision to the Secretary of Higher Education, who then reports totals to the Governor and Legislature
Legislative Description
Requires four-year public institution of higher education to admit certain students diagnosed with cancer and sickle cell anemia.
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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