S 2606 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Legislative Youth Council and select institution of higher education in this State as host; makes changes to council's structure to provide flexibility in activities and operations.

New Jersey's S 2606 establishes a Legislative Youth Council to give young people aged 18-25 a formal role in state policymaking. The council will consist of 40 public members (representing each legislative district and reflecting New Jersey's diversity) and 4 non-voting legislative members appointed by Senate and Assembly leaders. Hosted by a selected New Jersey higher education institution, the council will research and advise on youth-focused issues like education, health, safety, and economic opportunities, then submit biennial policy recommendations to legislative leaders. This bill replaces previous council structures to increase operational flexibility while directly involving youth in shaping policies affecting them.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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