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NJ S835

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Higher Education may appoint an antisemitism monitor to any New Jersey institution of higher education at their discretion, with the institution required to pay the monitor's salary and provide necessary support and access.

  • Monitors will review institutional policies on combating antisemitism, assess efforts to create safe environments for Jewish students and staff, and establish procedures for reporting antisemitism incidents including anonymous submissions.

  • Quarterly progress reports must be submitted to the Secretary and the institution's governing board, containing recommendations for the institution and proposed legislation for the Legislature.

  • Institutions are required to implement recommendations issued by their antisemitism monitor.

  • Non-compliance may result in reduction or total withdrawal of state funding for operational and capital costs, or loss of student eligibility for state financial assistance programs.

Legislative Description

Permits Secretary of Higher Education to appoint antisemitism monitor to any institution of higher education; requires institution to implement recommendations of antisemitism monitor.

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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