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NJ S3979
NJ S3979Requires each institution of higher education to designate student parent liaison.
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Introduced
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
In Committee
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs each institution of higher education to designate at least one employee to serve as a student parent liaison. The student parent liaison is to ensure that student parents are both aware of and able to access the necessary services for their academic success. The student parent liaison is to, at a minimum, provide information to student parents on the availability of:(1) academic support services;(2) student academic success strategies; and(3) any other resources developed by the institution to meet the unique needs of student parents. Under the bill, the student parent liaison is to be the primary point of contact for student parents seeking accommodations or leave related to parenting. Contact information for the student parent liaison is to be easily accessible through the Internet website of the institution.
AI Summary
This bill requires each institution of higher education in New Jersey to designate at least one employee as a student parent liaison, whose primary role is to support student parents in their academic journey. The liaison must provide information about academic support services, student success strategies, and institutional resources specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by student parents. Additionally, this person will serve as the main point of contact for student parents seeking accommodations or parental leave, and the liaison's contact information must be prominently displayed on the institution's website. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that student parents have access to the necessary support and resources to successfully navigate their higher education experience. The bill will take effect on the first day of the fourth month following its enactment, giving institutions time to implement the required liaison position.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 12/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3979 |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 12/15/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3979_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3979_I1.HTM |
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