Establishes position of Ombudsman of Student Discipline to serve within Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.

New Jersey Assembly Bill A452 establishes an Ombudsman of Student Discipline within the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. This position directly supports students at New Jersey colleges and universities facing disciplinary actions, particularly those at risk of suspension, dismissal, or academic disqualification. The ombudsman reviews student requests for assistance during disciplinary processes, investigates concerns about fairness or due process, and issues reports to students and schools. Institutions must then notify the ombudsman whether they will adjust disciplinary outcomes if the report finds issues like unclear student codes, inadequate due process, or overly harsh penalties. The ombudsman also publishes a public list of institutions that agree to respond to these findings.