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NJ S3294

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Higher Education must develop a career and education guide for postsecondary students with disabilities, in consultation with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the New Jersey Presidents' Council

  • Guide must catalog resources at each New Jersey higher education institution, including disability career centers, career counseling, placement services, internships, cooperative learning experiences, and accommodations such as note-taker services, exam accommodations, and accessible housing

  • Career planning guidance must address disability disclosure to employers, negotiating reasonable workplace accommodations, workers' rights for employees with disabilities, and available assistive technologies

  • Guide must include a directory of national and regional organizations with contact information for job seekers with disabilities

  • Office of the Secretary of Higher Education must publish the guide on its website, with the law taking effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to develop career and education guide for post secondary students with disabilities.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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