Requires public institutions of higher education to adopt test-optional admissions policy.

This bill (A348) requires all public institutions of higher education in New Jersey to adopt a test-optional admissions policy for undergraduate programs, meaning students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. It directly affects public colleges and universities in New Jersey by eliminating mandatory standardized test requirements for most applicants. Exceptions allow institutions to require tests for students applying to honors/specialized programs, those who received equivalent instruction outside school for two+ years (grades 9-12), or those seeking scholarships requiring test scores. The bill also encourages private colleges to adopt similar policies but does not mandate it.