New Jersey S812 requires public higher education institutions to award academic credit to volunteer emergency responders.
New Jersey S812 mandates that public institutions of higher education award academic credit to certain volunteer emergency responders. This credit is to be given to students enrolled in an undergraduate degree-granting program who have volunteered with organizations such as fire companies, first aid squads, or emergency management offices. The volunteer service must have been performed within five years prior to enrollment or concurrently with enrollment, and the student must provide proof of the number of volunteer hours.
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