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NJ S1456
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
- Creates the New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission as a 14-member body within the Department of State to advise the Secretary of Higher Education on student concerns
- Commission membership includes 3 representatives from State colleges/universities, 4 from public research universities (one each), 3 from county colleges, 3 from independent colleges/universities, and 1 from proprietary institutions
- Students must apply to serve, providing documentation of campus leadership experience and a recommendation letter from their institution's president, with terms lasting one year (renewable)
- Commission must address system-wide student issues including affordability of postsecondary education, student mental health, and campus safety
- Requires annual reports to the Assembly and Senate Higher Education Committees on student concerns and may recommend legislative initiatives
Legislative Description
Establishes commission to advise Secretary of Higher Education on student issues of concern.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Eduction1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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