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NJ S1467
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
- Expands New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) program to include workforce training programs, not just degree-granting institutions
- Workforce training programs must meet minimum eligibility requirements: at least 150 hours of classroom instruction, offer an industry-valued or employer-valued credential, and maintain at least 70% completion and job placement rates
- Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will designate eligible workforce training programs based on current and projected critical workforce shortages in the state
- Participating workforce training programs must annually report program success metrics to the authority, which will be posted publicly on the authority's website
- Changes student eligibility language from "undergraduate" to "postsecondary" to accommodate credential-seeking students in addition to degree-seeking students
Legislative Description
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to include workforce training programs.
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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