Establishes "New Jersey Works Dual Enrollment Option Program."
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Works Dual Enrollment Option Program" to help at-risk high school students (those identified as likely to drop out) and recent dropouts earn their diplomas through county college coursework. Students complete high school requirements via college courses that count toward both their diploma and a college credential, with no tuition or fees for them or their families. The program requires school districts to partner with county colleges to create agreements specifying eligible courses, and the state provides job placement services after successful completion. It is fully funded by the state, including state aid for participating students' school districts.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Joe Lagana
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