Revises training requirements for governing board members of public institutions of higher education.
This bill requires members of governing boards at New Jersey's public colleges and universities to complete annual training on governance, ethics, legal requirements (including open meeting laws), and financial responsibilities. The training must be completed within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter, with institutions arranging or providing the program. Failure to complete training results in automatic resignation from the board and disqualification from future appointments for two years. The bill also appropriates $350,000 annually to fund implementation through the Secretary of Higher Education.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Jun 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
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