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NJ S2861

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must provide students with disabilities access to assistive services during class for recording course material

  • Assistive services include note-taking software or a scribe to help capture lecture content

  • Any recordings made through these services are restricted to the student's personal use only

  • Course material covered by this requirement excludes tests and graded assignments completed during class time

  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.

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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