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NJ A3356
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
- Creates the Loan Redemption Program for Teachers of Agriculture within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) to incentivize careers in agricultural education
- Provides up to $10,000 per year in student loan redemption for certified agriculture teachers employed full-time in approved career and technical education programs, with a maximum of $50,000 over five years
- Limits participation to 10 new participants per program year
- Requires participants to be New Jersey residents, have completed a bachelor's degree within five years of applying, hold agriculture teaching certification, and commit to at least five years of teaching
- Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on participant numbers, program impact on teacher recruitment, and withdrawal rates
Legislative Description
Establishes Loan Redemption Program for Teachers of Agriculture in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
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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