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NJ S924

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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