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NJ A2346
NJ A2346Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.
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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 will provide a one-time grant award in the amount of $100,000 to a four-year public institution of higher education for the purposes of studying and recommending best practices for encouraging youth interest and participation in government. Under this bill, a four-year public institution of higher education that wishes to apply for the grant is to submit an application to the Secretary of Higher Education. The application will include a grant proposal detailing the study objectives and a projected budget outlining how the institution intends to use the grant funds. The institution that receives the grant will issue a report to the Secretary of Higher Education, the Commissioner of Education, and the Legislature. The report must (1) identify best practices that exist to encourage youth participation in government, and (2) provide recommendations as to which practices are most effective in promoting and increasing youth participation in government. The Commissioner of Education will, within 60 days following receipt of the report, post the report on the Department of Education's Internet website and distribute a copy of the report to each school district in the State.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a one-time grant of $100,000 to a public four-year college or university to study and recommend ways to encourage young people to get involved in government. The institution applying for the grant must submit a proposal detailing their study goals and how they plan to use the money. After completing the study, the institution will provide a report to the Secretary of Higher Education, the Commissioner of Education, and the Legislature, identifying existing methods that encourage youth participation in government and recommending the most effective ones. The Commissioner of Education will then make this report publicly available online and distribute it to all school districts within 60 days of receiving it. The Secretary of Higher Education will create any necessary rules and regulations to implement this act, which will take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2346 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2346_I1.HTM |
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