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NJ A3072
NJ A3072Establishes Artificial Intelligence Grant Program in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
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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 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Grant Program, the purpose of which is to make funds available to nonprofit entities providing education and training in artificial intelligence. Under the bill, a nonprofit entity that wishes to participate in the grant program is to submit an application to the Secretary of Higher Education in a manner and form determined by the secretary. In order to receive a grant, a nonprofit entity is required to demonstrate that it provides comprehensive education and training programs in artificial intelligence. The bill directs the secretary to consider a number of listed factors when awarding grants, including, among others, whether the nonprofit entity organizes events that provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, networking, and educational opportunities concerning the ethical use of artificial intelligence and whether the nonprofit entity has established partnerships with government agencies to ensure collaborative growth and streamlined efforts between the State and the private sector. The secretary is to annually select four nonprofit entities to receive grants in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per grant. A nonprofit entity that receives a grant under the provisions of the bill is to submit a report to the secretary, Governor, and Legislature on the use and impact of the grant funds. The bill also establishes the "Artificial Intelligence Education Fund," which is to be used to provide grants to nonprofit entities pursuant to the provisions of the bill. The bill provides that there is to be appropriated each State fiscal year to the "Artificial Intelligence Education Fund" such funds as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence Grant Program within the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to provide funding to nonprofit organizations that offer education and training in artificial intelligence, or AI, which refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. To be eligible for a grant, a nonprofit must apply to the Secretary of Higher Education and demonstrate it provides comprehensive AI education and training. When awarding grants, the secretary will consider factors such as the number of AI educational initiatives, whether the organization hosts startup challenges, organizes events for exchanging ideas on the ethical use of AI, has partnered with government agencies for collaboration, and includes representatives from state institutions, minority-owned businesses, and financial institutions on its board. Annually, four nonprofit entities will be selected to receive grants of up to $25,000 each. Grant recipients must submit a report detailing how the funds were used and their impact. The bill also creates an "Artificial Intelligence Education Fund" to disburse these grants, with an annual appropriation of necessary funds to support the program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology 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/A3072 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3072_I1.HTM |
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