Provides for expansion of social services supports at county colleges.
This bill requires New Jersey county colleges to partner with county social services boards to help low-income students access essential support programs like food assistance (SNAP), childcare subsidies, and cash aid (TANF). It mandates colleges and social services agencies to collaborate on streamlining application processes, providing direct student assistance, and identifying gaps in meeting basic needs. The bill also directs colleges and workforce boards to form partnerships connecting unemployed residents with career-focused college programs. These provisions aim to increase enrollment in social services and improve access to educational pathways for low-income students.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
P
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
Co
Troy Singleton
DDemocratic
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