A 5284 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires each institution of higher education to designate student parent liaison.

This bill requires every New Jersey college and university to appoint at least one employee as a student parent liaison. The liaison must help student parents understand and access academic support services, success strategies, and institution-specific resources for their needs. They will serve as the main contact for parenting-related accommodations and ensure their contact information is publicly available online. The law applies to all institutions of higher education in New Jersey, with implementation starting four months after enactment.
Sub-Topics: Higher Education
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Michele Matsikoudis
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