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NJ S923
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
- Creates the Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment Grant Program administered by the Secretary of Higher Education to expand college-level career and technical education courses for high school students
- Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to support the program, with provision for additional legislative appropriations as needed
- Awards grants competitively to public institutions of higher education, with preference given to programs designed to continue beyond the grant funding period
- Requires grant applicants to submit plans detailing their dual enrollment expansion strategy, existing programs, capacity for CTE coursework, and expected student participation numbers
- Mandates annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on grant applicants, awards, student participation, workforce shortage impacts, and program recommendations
Legislative Description
Establishes Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment Grant Program; appropriates $5 million.
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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