NJ A2103

Secretary of Higher Education directed to establish the Legislative Youth Council and select a New Jersey institution of higher education to host, develop, supervise, and provide administrative support for the council.

Member eligibility requirements changed: minimum age raised from 15 to 18 years, maximum age raised from 23 to 25 years, and residency requirement reduced from 15 to 10 years.

Council coordinator position created at the host institution to oversee operations, arrange guest speakers and policymaker observation opportunities, with coordinator receiving an annual stipend determined by the Secretary.

Legislative members removed from formal council positions, reducing membership from 44 to 40 members (one from each legislative district), with terms aligned to two-year legislative sessions.

Stipends established for council members in amounts determined by the coordinator, and biennial reporting to the Legislature and Secretary of Higher Education required on council activities.