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

This bill requires all New Jersey public colleges and universities to adopt test-optional admissions policies for undergraduate programs, meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. Public institutions may still consider test scores if voluntarily submitted, or require them for specialized programs, honors tracks, or scholarship applications that specifically mandate test scores. The bill encourages private colleges and universities to also adopt similar test-optional policies, though it does not mandate this for them. It takes effect for the first full academic year after enactment, aiming to reduce barriers for students affected by pandemic learning disruptions or financial disparities in test preparation.