A586

Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act provides tuition-free dual enrollment for certain high school students at county colleges.

The New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act establishes a program offering tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county colleges for certain high school students. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education, will oversee the program. Students must meet eligibility criteria, including a minimum grade point average and family need standards. Students can earn up to 6 credits tuition-free in their 11th and 12th grades, with the state bearing the tuition cost.

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Higher Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee