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NJ A2162

NJ A2162
Authorizes county vocational school districts to establish electric vehicle certification programs.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes a county vocational school district with an automotive program to enter into a partnership with one or more private entities to develop and establish an electric vehicle certification program. Under the program, the county vocational school district will identify needed skills, develop training programs, and train students for careers in one or more electric vehicle-related fields including, but not limited to, automotive technology, engineering and design, and maintenance and repair. Under the bill, the county vocational school district will issue an electric vehicle certification to each person who successfully completes the training program. The bill provides that a county vocational school district may review national standards established by various industries, and consult with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, in developing an electric vehicle certification program.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes county vocational school districts with automotive programs to establish electric vehicle (EV) certification programs in partnership with private entities. The programs will identify needed skills, develop training curricula, and provide instruction to students in various EV-related fields such as automotive technology, engineering and design, and maintenance and repair. Upon successful completion, the school district will award an EV certification. The bill also allows the school districts to review national industry standards and consult with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in developing these EV certification programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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