NJ S2199

Removes the U.S. citizenship requirement for student representatives serving on boards of trustees at New Jersey State colleges, Rowan University, and Montclair State University.

Student representatives must still be full-time, regularly matriculated students in good academic standing and at least 18 years of age.

Each affected institution has two student representatives who serve two-year terms, with one serving as an alternate member during the first year before becoming a voting member in the second year.

Student members retain full participation rights on the board except for matters involving personnel decisions, real property transactions, investment of public funds, and pending or anticipated litigation.

Sponsored by Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (District 29, Essex and Hudson) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of the 222nd Legislature.