Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish standards for assessing and awarding academic credit for prior learning.

New Jersey bill A 2119 requires the Secretary of Higher Education to establish statewide standards for awarding college credit for prior learning at public colleges and universities. These standards mandate that institutions accept at least 15 credits of prior learning (including work experience, military training, or industry certifications) and create clear processes for assessing credit, transferring credits between schools, and resolving disputes. Public institutions must adopt policies aligned with these standards, either through partnerships with Thomas Edison State University or qualified third parties, while prohibiting per-credit tuition fees for this credit. The bill directly affects students seeking to earn degrees faster and public colleges, which must comply with these requirements starting in the next full academic year.