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NJ S1456

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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