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NJ A1929
NJ A1929Provides that State pay high school equivalency exam fees for low-income individuals.
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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 that the State Board of Education, within six months of the bill's effective date, establish a program to pay the high school equivalency exam fees on behalf of low-income individuals. The bill defines a low-income individual as one who lives in a household in which the household income is not greater than 185 percent of the most recent federal poverty guidelines. The program would not provide payment for more than one exam for an individual. The State cost of the fees would be paid from the portion of the Workforce Development Partnership Fund. This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2024-2025 session pending technical review. As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State Board of Education establish a program within six months of its effective date to cover the fees for high school equivalency exams for individuals who meet low-income criteria, defined as living in a household with an income no greater than 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, with a limit of one exam fee paid per individual. The funding for these exam fees will be drawn from a specific portion of the Workforce Development Partnership Fund, which is a dedicated fund managed by the State Treasurer used for various employment and training initiatives.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A1929 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1929_I1.HTM |
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