A2119

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish standards for assessing and awarding academic credit for prior learning.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2119 mandates the Secretary of Higher Education to set standards for assessing and awarding academic credit for prior learning at public.

New Jersey A2119 requires the Secretary of Higher Education to establish standards for assessing and awarding academic credit for prior learning at public institutions of higher education. These standards include policies for assessing prior learning through various means such as Advanced Placement assessments, validated workforce learning, and industry-valued credentials. Public institutions must establish policies consistent with these standards, which may include credit reciprocity agreements with Thomas Edison State University or partnerships with qualified third parties.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee