Establishes position of Ombudsman of Student Discipline to serve within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

This bill establishes an Ombudsman of Student Discipline within New Jersey's Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. The ombudsman will directly assist students facing disciplinary actions at public or private colleges and universities in the state, prioritizing urgent cases involving potential suspension, dismissal, or academic loss. Key mechanisms include reviewing student requests for help during disciplinary hearings, investigating claims of unfair process or overly harsh penalties, and submitting findings to students, disciplinary boards, and institution leaders. Institutions must then decide whether to adjust disciplinary procedures or penalties based on the ombudsman's report and publicly disclose whether they accept the findings. The position takes effect 90 days after enactment.