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NJ S1483
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
- State Board of Education must establish a program within six months to pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals
- Low-income eligibility defined as household income at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines
- Payment limited to one exam per individual
- Funding comes from 5% of the Workforce Development Partnership Fund, which is also allocated for discretionary workforce purposes
- Sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Cryan (District 20, Union County) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Provides that State pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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