Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.
This bill establishes New Jersey's "College Ready Students Program," providing tuition-free dual enrollment at county colleges for eligible public high school students. It directly affects 11th and 12th graders who meet financial need criteria (matching NJ Educational Opportunity Fund standards) and maintain a minimum C average in college courses. Students may earn up to 6 tuition-free credits per school year (3 per semester), with school districts required to have dual enrollment agreements with county colleges. The state covers all tuition costs, and the Commissioner of Education must annually report program metrics like participation rates and student outcomes to the Governor and Legislature.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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