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NJ S2898
NJ S2898Requires public institutions of higher education to adopt test-optional admissions policy.
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Introduced
06/20/2022
06/20/2022
In Committee
06/20/2022
06/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the governing board of each public institution of higher education to adopt a test-optional admissions policy that allows for, but does not require, the submission of standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT, in a student's application to an undergraduate program of the institution. Under the bill, a public institution of higher education is authorized to utilize a standardized testing requirement to determine admission to the institution for an undergraduate program for any applicant who: · received equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school for two or more years during the grades nine through 12; · is applying to an honors or specialized program of the institution; or · is applying for any State student grants and scholarships, federal student grants and scholarships, or institutional merit-based grants or scholarships, for which standardized test scores are required. The bill specifies that its provisions do not prohibit a public institution of higher education from considering an applicant's standardized test scores to determine admission to an undergraduate program for an applicant who voluntarily submits the test scores for consideration. The bill encourages independent institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions to similarly adopt a test-optional admissions policy that allows for, but does not require, the submission of standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT, in a student's application to an undergraduate program of the institution.
AI Summary
This bill requires public institutions of higher education in New Jersey to adopt a test-optional admissions policy, allowing but not requiring applicants to submit standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT, as part of their application to undergraduate programs. The bill provides exceptions where institutions can still require test scores, such as for applicants who received homeschool education, are applying to honors or specialized programs, or are seeking certain scholarships that require test scores. The bill also encourages independent and proprietary institutions of higher education to adopt similar test-optional policies. This is intended to address concerns about the limitations of virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential disadvantages for students from lower-income families in taking standardized tests.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 06/20/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2898 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2898_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2898_I1.PDF |
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