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NJ S802
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
- Expands New Jersey's Community College Opportunity Grant Program to cover career and technical education (CTE) programs at county colleges and county vocational school districts
- Provides last-dollar grants covering tuition and fees not paid by other need-based grants or merit scholarships for eligible students with annual adjusted gross income between $0 and $65,000
- County college students in CTE programs may receive grants for up to six semesters; adult students at county vocational schools may receive grants for programs lasting at least four months, up to two years
- Eligible CTE programs must prepare students to earn a license, industry-recognized certification, or take a nationally-recognized exam
- Annual maximum grant amounts for each institution are capped at 3% increases over the prior year
Legislative Description
Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.
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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