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NJ S3861

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey higher education institutions must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Higher Education by July 1 each year containing data on student parents enrolled in undergraduate programs who have children under 18

  • Reports must include the number of full-time and part-time student parents disaggregated by demographic subgroups, along with academic outcomes such as transfer, withdrawal, and graduation rates

  • Each institution must post its report on its website, and the Secretary must compile a statewide report published on the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education website

  • All data collected must comply with FERPA and other privacy laws, with personal identifying information kept confidential

Legislative Description

Requires institution of higher education to collect certain information concerning student parents.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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