A3291

Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in certain critcal-need applied science fields.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3291 establishes a process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in critical-need applied science fields.

New Jersey A3291 creates a framework for county colleges to propose and implement baccalaureate degree programs in applied sciences where there is a critical labor shortage. The board of trustees must submit a detailed proposal to the New Jersey Presidents’ Council, which reviews it and provides feedback. The council forwards its recommendation to the Secretary of Higher Education, who makes the final decision. A college can offer up to three such programs, contingent on accreditation.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee