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NJ S171
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
- Adds two student representatives to the Rutgers University Board of Governors, elected by students for two-year terms
- Student representatives must be full-time, regularly matriculated students in good academic standing, at least 18 years old, and U.S. citizens
- Board of governors must hold a public hearing within 90 days to determine whether students vote at-large or through student government association
- First election staggers terms: one student serves immediately as voting member for one year, while the other serves as alternate the first year then voting member the second year
- Student members have full participation rights except in personnel matters, real property transactions, and pending litigation where confidentiality is required
Legislative Description
Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.
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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