New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A4236: STEM subject, various educational & other programs-designate accounting
Status: Passed one chamber, September 28, 2026
Designates accounting as STEM subject for various educational and other programs.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the designation of accounting as a STEM subject and amending various parts of the statutory law.
From the amended text, June 15, 2026:
An Act concerning the designation of accounting as a STEM subject and amending various parts of the statutory law. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 1 of P.L.2021, c.76 (C.18A:3B-98) is amended to read as follows: 1. The Secretary of Higher Education shall establish a program to assist institutions of higher education in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics [ADDED: , including accounting,] (STEM) programs. Underrepresented students include women and students from other populations historically underrepresented in the STEM fields. The purpose of the program shall be to develop guidance and strategies for the institutions to: a. identify cultural and institutional barriers experienced by underrepresented students, including an assessment of the academic, social, and family-related factors which may negatively impact the recruitment and retention of those students into the STEM fields; and b. provide the students with the institutional and faculty support necessary to allow underrepresented students in STEM programs to reach their academic goals. In the development of the guidance and strategies, the secretary may examine any programs implemented in other states designed to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in STEM programs at institutions of higher education. (cf: P.L.2021, c.76, s.1) 2. Section 1 of P.L.2021, c.239 (C.18 …
Sponsors
- Sterley S. Stanley (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- Carmen Theresa Morales (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Shama A. Haider (D, 37) · primary sponsor
- Shanique Speight (D, 29)
- Michael Venezia (D, 34)
- Vincent M. Kearney (D, 21)
- Ed Rodriguez (D, 20)
- Christopher P. DePhillips (R, 40)
- Katie Brennan (D, 32)
- Roy Freiman (D, 16)
Latest actions
- : R/S REF SED
- : PA (63-10-1)
- : REP/ACA 2RA
- : INT 1RA REF AED
Votes
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - STEM subject, various educational & other programs-designate accounting (September 24, 2026): 63 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Assembly Education Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (June 15, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is A4236?
- A4236 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): STEM subject, various educational & other programs-designate accounting.
- What does A4236 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the designation of accounting as a STEM subject and amending various parts of the statutory law.
- What is the status of A4236?
- Passed one chamber as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: R/S REF SED (September 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored A4236?
- Sterley S. Stanley (D, 18), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A4236?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4236
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