NJ S3513

Lowers the minimum age requirement for radiologic technologist licensing examination applicants from 18 to 16 years old in New Jersey

Expands education eligibility to include individuals currently enrolled in an approved high school or alternative education program, not just those who have already completed high school or passed an equivalency test

Maintains existing requirements for good moral character and completion of specialized radiologic technology coursework (24-month programs for diagnostic x-ray and radiation therapy technologists)

Applies to all radiologic technologist license categories including diagnostic, radiation therapy, chest x-ray, dental, podiatric, orthopedic, urologic, and radiologist assistant

Intended to address workforce shortages in the radiologic technologist field by creating earlier career pathways