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NJ S2034
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Polistina
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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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