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NJ S2034

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Scientific Conference Grant Program" within the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to provide funding for public colleges and universities hosting scientific conferences and seminars in New Jersey
  • Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to fund the program
  • Grants may cover event space costs and speaker expenses including fees, honoraria, travel, and lodging, but explicitly excludes food costs and non-event-space vendor costs
  • Public institutions must apply to the Secretary of Higher Education with a description, preliminary agenda, invited speaker names and credentials, and cost information
  • Grant amounts will be determined by the Secretary of Higher Education on a case-by-case basis

Legislative Description

Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.

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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