New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey SJR162: First-Generation College Student Day-permanently designate November 8 each year
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ.
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution permanently designating November 8 of each year as First-Generation College Student Day in New Jersey.
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
A Joint Resolution permanently designating November 8 of each year as First-Generation College Student Day in New Jersey. Whereas, First-generation college students are the first in their family to attend and graduate from an institution of higher education; and Whereas, It is estimated that 56 percent of all current college students are first-generation college students; and Whereas, First-generation college students face substantial barriers and unique challenges when navigating the academic, financial, and social aspects of college; and Whereas, These students often overcome financial hardships, a lack of familial guidance, and system inequalities that make access to and completion of college more difficult; and Whereas, November 8th is nationally recognized as First-Generation College Student Day to honor first-generation college students who are paving the way for future generations in their family; and Whereas, November 8th honors the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ss.1001 et seq.) by President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 8, 1965; and Whereas, The Higher Education Act of 1965 focused on increasing postsecondary education access and success for students, particularly low-income and first-generation college students; and Whereas, First-Generation College Student Day is celebrated nationally by institutions of higher education and organizations across the country who recognize and support first-generation students through various events and initiatives; and Whereas, First-generation college students …
Sponsors
- Vincent J. Polistina (R, 2) · primary sponsor
- Andrew Zwicker (D, 16) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SHI
Subjects: COMMEMORATIONS
Common questions
- What is SJR162?
- SJR162 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): First-Generation College Student Day-permanently designate November 8 each year.
- What does SJR162 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution permanently designating November 8 of each year as First-Generation College Student Day in New Jersey.
- What is the status of SJR162?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SHI (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR162?
- Vincent J. Polistina (R, 2), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR162?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR162
Source: official New Jersey record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.