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Bill > A3943
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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 permits eligible high school students to take certain courses at a county college. Under the bill, a county college is required to permit a high school student to enroll in courses through a career certificate program if there is available space and the student is 16 years of age or older and enrolled in grade 12, maintains good academic standing, and obtains written permission from the principal of the student's high school. Additionally, the bill specifies that a high school student enrolling in credit courses towards a career certification or license is not required to have a State-endorsed diploma or have completed the General Educational Development Test prior to enrolling in the courses. Finally, the bill stipulates that the provisions of the bill do not require a county college to waive its prerequisite course requirements or application procedures.
AI Summary
This bill allows eligible high school students to take certain courses at a county college, which is a public college serving a specific county. Specifically, a county college must permit a high school student to enroll in courses within a career certificate program if there's space available and the student is at least 16 years old, in 12th grade, doing well academically, and has written approval from their high school principal. Importantly, students pursuing credit courses for a career certification or license under this bill won't need a State-endorsed high school diploma or to have passed the General Educational Development Test (GED) beforehand. However, the bill clarifies that county colleges are not obligated to waive their usual requirements, such as prerequisite courses or application processes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher 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/A3943 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3943_I1.HTM |
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