Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.
This bill establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program, providing two years of tuition support (up to $2,000 annually, totaling $4,000) at county colleges for eligible high school graduates. Students must earn a "School Counts certificate" by meeting strict criteria: 95%+ attendance, C+ GPA, completing extra credits beyond graduation requirements, finishing high school in 8 semesters (or per IEP), and passing Algebra I. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees (up to full cost of attendance), requires prior application for other aid, and mandates enrollment within six months of graduation. Funding combines state appropriations, county college contributions, and private donations, with program rollout starting at four colleges (one per region) and expanding to all 11 county colleges over time.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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