Allows persons who qualify under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to become law enforcement and corrections officers.
Bill S 2439 changes New Jersey's eligibility requirements for law enforcement and corrections officers to allow individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to qualify. It amends existing laws to replace "citizen of the United States" with "citizen of the United States or has been granted relief under the DACA program" in qualifications for correctional officers, county corrections staff, municipal police, and juvenile corrections officers. The bill maintains other requirements like English proficiency, high school diplomas, health standards, background checks, and moral character. This directly affects DACA recipients seeking these state and local law enforcement roles in New Jersey.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 29, 2024
Last action Jan 29, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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