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NJ S3632

NJ S3632
Provides that State pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals.


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Introduced
09/19/2024
In Committee
09/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that the State Board of Education, within six months of the bill's effective date, establish a program to pay the high school equivalency exam fees on behalf of low-income individuals. The bill defines a low-income individual as one who lives in a household in which the household income is not greater than 185 percent of the most recent federal poverty guidelines. The program would not provide payment for more than one exam for an individual. The State cost of the fees would be paid from the portion of the Workforce Development Partnership Fund.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Board of Education to establish a program within six months to pay the high school equivalency exam fees on behalf of low-income individuals, defined as those living in a household with an income not greater than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. The program would cover the cost of one exam per individual, with the funds coming from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 09/19/2024)

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