S 3977 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires institution of higher education to collect certain information concerning student parents.

This bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to collect and report data on student parents - defined as students who are parents or legal guardians of children under 18. Institutions must submit an annual report by July 1st, detailing the number of full-time and part-time student parents (broken down by demographic groups) and their academic outcomes, such as graduation and withdrawal rates. The reports must be posted on each institution’s website, and the state’s Higher Education Secretary will compile and publish a statewide summary annually. All data must comply with privacy laws like FERPA, ensuring no personal identifying information is disclosed.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 16, 2024 Last action Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Dec 16, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Bob Singer
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