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NJ S2237
NJ S2237Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends current law to clarify that any student enrolling at an institution of higher education who has previously earned an associate degree or college credits or who has participated in or completed a dual degree program while enrolled in high school is eligible for an Educational Opportunity Fund grant if the student meets all other eligibility requirements for the grant. The bill also provides that a student who has previously earned an associate degree or college credits or who has participated in or completed a dual degree program while enrolled in high school, and who is otherwise eligible to participate, shall not be excluded from participating in a campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund program at any institution of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that students who have already earned an associate degree, college credits, or completed a dual degree program while in high school can still receive an Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) grant, which is a financial aid program designed to help students from low-income backgrounds attend college, as long as they meet all other standard eligibility requirements. Additionally, the bill ensures that these students, if otherwise qualified, cannot be prevented from participating in campus-based EOF programs, which are support services offered by colleges to help EOF recipients succeed academically and personally.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2237 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2237_I1.HTM |
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