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NJ S2276

NJ S2276
Requires governing board of public institution of higher education to notify Secretary of Higher Education of proposed merger or consolidation.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the governing board of a public institution of higher education to notify the Secretary of Higher Education of a proposed merger or consolidation. The bill requires that, prior to commencing an institutional merger or consolidation, including a merger or consolidation of one or more schools within the same institution, the governing board of a public institution of higher education is to notify the Secretary of Higher Education of the proposed merger or consolidation. Under the bill, the notice is to include, at a minimum: (1) the reason for the proposed merger or consolidation; (2) the projected cost of the proposed merger or consolidation and a preliminary assessment of any fiscal impacts; and (3) the effect on the students and employees of the institutions and schools. The bill requires that the notice be provided to the secretary within 14 days of the date upon which the governing board adopts a resolution, or otherwise enters into an agreement, to commence an institutional merger or consolidation.

AI Summary

This bill requires the governing board of any public college or university in New Jersey to inform the Secretary of Higher Education about any plans to merge or combine institutions, or even schools within the same institution. This notification must happen within 14 days of the board officially agreeing to the merger or consolidation. The notice needs to explain why the merger is happening, estimate its costs and any financial effects, and detail how it will impact students and employees. The Secretary of Higher Education is a state official responsible for overseeing higher education in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2276
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2276_I1.HTM
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