Requires each institution of higher education to designate student parent liaison.
This bill requires every New Jersey college or university to appoint at least one staff member as a "student parent liaison." The liaison must help student parents (enrolled students who are parents) find academic support services, success strategies, and institution-specific resources. They serve as the main contact for parenting-related accommodations and must make their contact information easily available on the school's website. The law directly affects student parents at all public and private higher education institutions in New Jersey by mandating dedicated support.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2024
Last action Dec 15, 2025
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Dec 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Dec 16, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bob Singer
RRepublican
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