S.603

Establishes program to provide guaranteed admission to public institutions of higher education for certain public school students.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S603 establishes a guaranteed admissions program for public school seniors based on academic merit.

New Jersey S603 mandates the Secretary of Higher Education to create a guaranteed admissions program for eligible public school seniors. Admission is based on academic merit, considering grade point average, class rank, coursework complexity, standardized test scores, and statewide assessment performance. To qualify, students must be New Jersey residents for at least a year and first-time applicants to a full-time degree program. Public institutions must offer conditional admission within space and fiscal constraints.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Eduction Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee