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NJ S776
NJ S776Requires school districts to provide information on free application for federal student aid to students in grades 11 and 12.
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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 each school district to incorporate information in grades 11 and 12 on the free application for federal student aid as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Career Readiness, Life Literacies, and Key Skills, and shall encourage students and their parent or guardian to complete the application. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Executive Director of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, to publish a list of resources for school districts, parents, and students that include instructions on how to complete a free application for federal student aid.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey must provide information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to students in the 11th and 12th grades as part of their career readiness education, and actively encourage students and their parents or guardians to complete the application. The FAFSA is a crucial form used to determine a student's eligibility for federal financial aid for college, such as grants, loans, and work-study programs. To support this initiative, the Commissioner of Education, working with the Executive Director of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, will create and distribute a comprehensive list of resources, including instructions, to assist school districts, parents, and students in navigating the FAFSA application process. This law will become effective at the start of the school year following its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S776 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/776_I1.HTM |
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