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

This bill allows New Jersey county colleges to apply for permission to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in applied science fields facing regional labor shortages. County colleges must submit detailed proposals to the New Jersey Presidents' Council, including program descriptions, facility plans, cost analyses, and accreditation plans. The Council reviews proposals, gives feedback for corrections, and forwards approved proposals to the Higher Education Secretary for final approval, contingent on program accreditation. Colleges may offer no more than three such degrees under this process, and must report on program outcomes to the Legislature seven years after launch. The bill directly affects county colleges, students seeking these degrees, and employers needing skilled workers in targeted fields.