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NJ A1810
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
- Expands New Jersey's Community College Opportunity Grant Program to cover career and technical education (CTE) programs at county colleges and county vocational school districts
- Adult students enrolled in CTE programs of at least four months duration at county vocational schools become eligible for grants covering up to two years of coursework
- County college students in CTE programs can receive grants for up to six semesters, covering courses that prepare students to earn licenses, industry certifications, or take nationally-recognized exams
- Grants cover remaining tuition and approved educational fees after applying other need-based aid and merit scholarships, for students with adjusted gross income between $0 and $65,000
- Maximum grant amounts are capped at a 3% annual increase per institution, and students cannot receive grants for CTE coursework at both a county vocational school and county college simultaneously
Legislative Description
Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.
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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