Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

S 1998 requires New Jersey's Secretary of Higher Education to study why high school graduates choose out-of-state colleges over in-state options. The study will survey students, compare academic/socioeconomic factors between in-state and out-of-state students, review the quality of out-of-state schools, and consult guidance counselors. It must analyze factors like New Jersey's small size and students' desire for independence. The Secretary must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months. This bill affects New Jersey high school graduates and state education leadership, focusing solely on gathering data to understand the trend.