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NJ A4945
NJ A4945Requires access to certain assistive services for students with disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
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Introduced
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
In Committee
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires an institution of higher education to provide a student with a disability access to assistive services during class for purposes of recording course material, including note-taking software or a scribe, provided that use of any recording is limited for personal use. Under the bill, course material does not include any test or graded assignment completed during class time.
AI Summary
This bill requires public institutions of higher education to provide students with disabilities access to assistive services, such as note-taking software or a scribe, during class for the purpose of recording course material. The use of any such recordings is limited to personal use, and the term "course material" does not include any tests or graded assignments completed during class time. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 10/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4945 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4945_I1.HTM |
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