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NJ A6111
NJ A6111Establishes "Minority-Serving Institution of Higher Education Fund" to support certain initiatives at public institutions of higher education designated as minority serving institutions.
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Introduced
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
In Committee
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the "Minority-Serving Institution of Higher Education Fund" as a nonlapsing, revolving fund to provide funding to public institutions of higher education designated as minority-serving institutions pursuant to federal law. The fund is to be credited with moneys appropriated by the Legislature, and any federal or private funds that may be available. These funds may be used to support initiatives to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of minority students; expand access to higher education; address equity gaps in higher education; and support student success initiatives. Under the bill, the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education is required to administer the fund and allocate balances in the fund to public institutions of higher education designated as minority-serving institutions pursuant to a methodology to be determined by the secretary. Finally, a public institution which receives funds is required to report to the secretary details concerning the use of these funds.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "Minority-Serving Institution of Higher Education Fund" as a nonlapsing, revolving fund to support public higher education institutions that are designated as minority-serving institutions under the federal Higher Education Act of 1965. The fund will be credited with money appropriated by the state Legislature and any available federal or private funds. These funds can be used to support initiatives that increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of minority students, expand access to higher education, address equity gaps, and support student success initiatives. The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education will administer the fund and allocate its balances to minority-serving institutions using a methodology determined by the secretary. Institutions receiving funds will be required to report details about how they use the money to the secretary, in a format the secretary specifies. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, providing a new financial resource to support diversity and success in higher education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 11/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6111 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6111_I1.HTM |
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