S.2605

Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program to reduce financial barriers to teacher certification.

The New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program, established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, aims to reduce financial barriers to teacher certification. Eligible students, who must be New Jersey residents enrolled in approved programs of study, can receive scholarships of up to $7,200 per semester for completing clinical practice in a school. The program includes provisions for data collection and potential additional eligibility requirements.

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Higher Eduction Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee