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NJ A5420

NJ A5420
Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship.


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Introduced
05/08/2023
In Committee
11/27/2023
Crossed Over
05/25/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes New Jersey Student Educator Stipend Program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to eligible students completing their clinical practice (culminating field-based experience) through an educator preparation program at an institution of higher education in New Jersey. The scholarships, which can be awarded for up to two academic semesters, are intended to reduce financial barriers to teacher certification. The bill defines the program's terms, establishes eligibility requirements, and outlines the application process. It also requires the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to collect data on the program's effectiveness and mandates annual legislative appropriations to fund the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/27/2023)

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