NJ A4236

Officially designates accounting as a subject included within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for purposes of New Jersey educational and workforce programs

Expands eligibility for STEM-related programs to include accounting students and professionals, affecting recruitment initiatives for underrepresented students in higher education, teacher certification requirements, and mentoring programs

Amends the STEM Loan Redemption Program to require the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider accounting as a high-growth STEM occupation qualifying for up to $4,000 in loan redemption over four years of employment

Extends loan redemption and tuition reimbursement programs for public school STEM teachers to include those teaching accounting, with benefits up to $20,000 for four years of service

Modifies multiple existing statutes including provisions for the ACES (Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science) Program, nonpublic school teacher partnerships, and Kean University's urban research mission to incorporate accounting as a STEM field