S 667 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires school districts to provide information on free application for federal student aid to students in grades 11 and 12.

This bill requires New Jersey public school districts to include information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in grades 11 and 12 as part of career readiness education. It mandates schools to encourage students and their families to complete the FAFSA, while directing the Commissioner of Education to publish clear resources for completing it. The law applies to all public school districts in New Jersey and takes effect in the first full school year after enactment. It focuses on providing practical guidance to help students access federal financial aid for college.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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