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NJ S802

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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