Bill > S4010

This bill aims to expand social services support for students at county colleges in New Jersey by establishing collaborative relationships between various government agencies and educational institutions. The New Jersey Council of County Colleges will work to identify gaps in meeting basic student needs, particularly for low-income students, and provide information about available social services supports. The bill requires county colleges to partner with county boards of social services to help students access support programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Each county board of social services will designate a representative to collaborate with community college staff to streamline social services application processes. Additionally, county colleges and local workforce development boards must establish partnerships to identify and assist unemployed or underemployed residents by facilitating enrollment in county college programs and creating career pathways. The goal is to make social services more accessible and help students overcome barriers to education and economic advancement by connecting them with available resources and support systems.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4010