Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for Nurture thru Nature program.*

This bill (A474) appropriates $500,000 from New Jersey's General Fund as supplemental funding for Rutgers University's Nurture thru Nature (NtN) program at New Brunswick. The NtN program provides STEM-focused educational opportunities and hands-on learning for students in grades 3-12, particularly addressing challenges in inner-city school districts. The funding supports initiatives that aim to improve science/math grades, increase STEM career interest, and reduce summer learning loss. The appropriation is added to the existing FY2023 state budget through the annual appropriations act.