Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
This bill requires public colleges and universities in New Jersey to provide students with disabilities access to assistive services during class, such as note-taking software or a scribe, for recording course material. It specifically limits recordings to personal use and excludes tests or graded assignments completed during class. The policy applies directly to students with disabilities enrolled at public higher education institutions. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
lower
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Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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