A 4245 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

This bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain a centralized database tracking available student openings in Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) programs at participating colleges. It directly affects eligible students seeking EOF placements and college EOF directors who will use the database to improve communication about program availability. Key provisions mandate that colleges notify the Secretary's office when an opening is filled (with updates within one business day) and require EOF directors to share information about openings at other institutions if a student hasn't secured a placement. The database aims to streamline the placement process by providing real-time, institution-wide visibility into available spots.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Shanique Speight
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