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NJ S4095

NJ S4095
Requires students to complete free application for federal student aid as part of high school graduation requirements.


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Introduced
09/10/2019
In Committee
09/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that, beginning with the 2020-2021 grade eleven class, the State Board of Education will require that the local graduation requirements adopted by a board of education include the requirement that a student complete and submit a free application for federal student aid, generally referred to as FAFSA. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Executive Director of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, is directed to publish a list of resources for school districts, parents, and students that include instructions how to complete a FAFSA.

AI Summary

This bill requires that, beginning with the 2020-2021 grade eleven class, the State Board of Education must include the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a local graduation requirement for students. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Executive Director of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, is directed to publish resources to help school districts, parents, and students with instructions on how to complete the FAFSA.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 09/10/2019)

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