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NJ S923

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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