Establishes Innovation Dual Enrollment II Pilot Program in DOE.*

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program allowing 12th-grade students in New Jersey school districts most impacted by pandemic learning loss to take college courses at no cost. It targets districts with high numbers of economically disadvantaged students and low college enrollment rates, requiring participating districts to partner with colleges, enroll students in 6-15 college credits per semester (maintaining a 2.0 GPA), and collect detailed student data. Colleges must waive student fees, charge districts no more than $100 per credit, and accept credits toward degrees. The program will run in six selected districts (two per region), with the state reporting on its feasibility for statewide expansion after the pilot ends.