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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 directs the Secretary of Higher Education to appoint and convene the New Jersey Public Interest Technology Network, a network of academics and researchers from New Jersey's public institutions of higher education, to propose new curriculum, collaborations, and initiatives to advance the emerging field of public interest technology. The network is directed to, among other efforts:· support the development of curriculum and faculty that enable the interdisciplinary education of students; · develop experiential learning opportunities with public and private sector partners in the field of public interest technology; · identify ways to support graduates who pursue careers working in public interest technology; and· create mechanisms for faculty to receive recognition for their work in the field of public interest technology. As used in the bill, "public interest technology" means an interdisciplinary field dedicated to: the examination of the social, ethical, legal, and policy implications of technology; and the identification of ways to leverage technology to support public interest organizations and the people they serve.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Higher Education to establish the New Jersey Public Interest Technology Network, which will bring together academics and researchers from public colleges and universities across the state to foster the growing field of public interest technology. This network will focus on developing new educational programs and faculty training to allow for interdisciplinary learning, creating hands-on learning experiences with both government and private organizations, finding ways to help graduates find jobs in this field, and establishing systems to acknowledge faculty contributions. Public interest technology itself is defined as a broad area of study that looks at the societal, ethical, legal, and policy impacts of technology, and explores how technology can be used to benefit public service organizations and the people they assist.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology 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/A2071 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2071_I1.HTM |
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