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NJ S924
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
- Creates a three-year Skilled Trades Career Exploration Pilot Program administered by the Commissioner of Education to develop and expand career and technical education programs for high school students
- Grants support school districts in developing CTE programs, acquiring equipment and facilities, and providing professional development for CTE instructors
- Selects 15 participating school districts total—five each from southern, central, and northern New Jersey regions, representing urban, suburban, and rural areas
- Requires participating districts to submit annual reports with quantifiable measures of program impact, and the Commissioner must report annually to the Governor and Legislature
- Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Education to implement the program
Legislative Description
Establishes Skilled Trades Career Exploration Pilot Program; appropriates $5 million.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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