Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
This bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to provide students with disabilities access to assistive services during class, such as note-taking software or a scribe, to record course material. It specifically allows recording of lectures and class content for personal use but prohibits recording tests or graded assignments completed during class. The law takes effect immediately upon passage. It directly affects students with disabilities seeking accommodations in public higher education institutions across New Jersey.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
P
Renee Burgess
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
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