A 4345 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Wine and Grape Education Grant Program; appropriates $1.5 million.

This bill creates a $1.5 million grant program for New Jersey's four-year public colleges to develop or expand wine and grape science programs (covering grape growing, winemaking, and business operations). Three public colleges - selected to represent each of the state's regions - will receive up to $500,000 each to establish these programs, requiring applications detailing student support plans and industry partnerships. Under the bill, colleges may enroll students under 21 in these programs but cannot allow them to participate in alcohol-related coursework or events. The program requires a final report to the governor and legislature on implementation and outcomes before concluding.
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Introduced May 10, 2024 Last action May 10, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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