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NJ S1666

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a two-year Accessibility Coordinator Pilot Program allocating $900,000 to three county colleges (one each in northern, central, and southern New Jersey) to hire coordinators who provide academic advising, resource navigation, and job placement services for neurodiverse students.

  • Requires the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to provide professional development and training sessions for faculty and staff on teaching and supporting neurodiverse students, with $75,000 appropriated for this purpose.

  • Establishes a "County College Inclusive STEM Infrastructure Grant Program" with $500,000 in funding to provide grants between $25,000 and $50,000 for capital projects that improve facilities for neurodiverse students in STEM and artificial intelligence programs.

  • Eligible infrastructure improvements include lighting modifications, flexible seating, sensory-friendly rooms, and assistive technology equipment.

  • Encourages collaboration between county colleges and four-year institutions to align courses and develop partnerships that support neurodiverse students transferring to four-year schools.

Legislative Description

Establishes various programs to support neurodiverse students at county colleges; appropriates $1.475 million.

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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