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NJ S1666
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eligible infrastructure improvements include lighting modifications, flexible seating, sensory-friendly rooms, and assistive technology equipment.
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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