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NJ S2608
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must award academic credit to students who score 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations or 50 or higher on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) assessments
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Students must be pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree and must have completed the AP course/exam or CLEP assessment prior to enrollment (during grades 9-12)
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Institutions must apply awarded credits toward degree requirements "to the greatest extent feasible" and post their credit policies on their websites
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Each institution must submit its AP/CLEP credit policies to the Secretary of Higher Education and provide 60 days notice before implementing any policy changes
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The Secretary may grant course-by-course exemptions to institutions that submit data showing a different score threshold is necessary for student success in advanced coursework
Legislative Description
Requires public institution of higher education to provide academic credit for certain examinations.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026