A 2459

New Jersey General Assembly bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Community svc-oriented opportunities-estab scholarship program for students;$10M.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-A-2459
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Higher Education
General Assembly introduced 2026-01-13
Education
Summary

Establishes scholarship program for students at public institutions of higher education pursuing certain community service-oriented opportunities; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program; appropriates $10 million.

Sponsor
McCoy, Tennille R.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RA REF AHI
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