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NJ A1810

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Verrelli

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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