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NJ S2276
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Governing boards of New Jersey public higher education institutions must notify the Secretary of Higher Education before commencing any merger or consolidation, including mergers of schools within the same institution.
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Required notice must include the reason for the proposed merger, projected costs with preliminary fiscal impact assessment, and effects on students and employees.
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Notice must be submitted within 14 days of the governing board adopting a resolution or entering an agreement to commence the merger or consolidation.
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Sponsored by Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (District 29, Essex and Hudson) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session.
Legislative Description
Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026