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NJ S2218
NJ S2218Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.
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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 requires the Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain a database of Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) student admissions. The database is to detail the number of student openings in the EOF programs of each participating institution which are available for an eligible student. The database is to be made available to campus EOF directors in order to improve communication about potential placements between campus directors and eligible students. The bill provides that in the event that an eligible student has not secured a placement in an EOF program of a participating institution, the campus EOF director is required to provide that student with information about student openings in the EOF programs of other participating institutions. Under the bill, each participating institution is required to notify the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education when a student opening in an EOF program is filled. The bill requires the office to update the database within one business day of receiving the notification.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Higher Education establish and manage a database tracking admissions for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), a program designed to help eligible students access higher education. This database will list available spots in EOF programs at participating colleges and universities, making it accessible to campus EOF directors to facilitate student placements. If an eligible student hasn't secured a spot, their campus director must inform them about openings at other institutions. Furthermore, colleges must promptly report when an EOF slot is filled, and the Secretary's office is required to update the database within one business day of receiving this information, ensuring accurate and timely data for student placement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2218 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2218_I1.HTM |
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