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NJ A1765
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
- New Jersey higher education institutions may allow final-year graduate students in mental health care programs to graduate early or be matched with residency/clinical programs ahead of schedule
- Applies specifically to the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years as a response to increased mental health care demand during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Students must have completed all required coursework to qualify for early graduation or early residency matching
- Institutions must appoint a staff member to mentor students during their participation in residency or clinical programs
- Mental health care professionals covered include psychiatrists, psychologists, professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other state-licensed mental health providers
Legislative Description
Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.
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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