New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5731: County college operational aid-estab 2-yr pilot prog, cert noncredit program;$5M
Status: In committee, October 29, 2026
Establishes two-year pilot program to recognize certain noncredit programs in county college operational aid; appropriates $5 million.
What the bill says
An Act establishing a pilot program to recognize certain noncredit programs in county college operational aid and making an appropriation.
From the introduced text, October 29, 2026:
An Act establishing a pilot program to recognize certain noncredit programs in county college operational aid and making an appropriation. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. As used in this act, qualifying noncredit instructional activity means a noncredit career and technical education program that: addresses short-term workforce education needs; prepares students for employment in high-demand occupations or other positions with documented demand in the regional workforce; meets minimum instructional and quality standards established by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges; and upon program completion, may lead to an industry-recognized credential, certification, or occupational license in a high-demand field, including but not limited to, health care, skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, transportation, information technology, and public safety. 2. The Secretary of Higher Education shall, in consultation with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges and the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, develop and administer a Noncredit Workforce Student Success Pilot Program. The pilot program shall be offered for a period of two years and shall provide each county college with a supplement to the county college operational aid provided by the State. The supplemental funding shall be made available to support the operational costs of qualifying noncredit instructional activities. The purpose of the pilot program shall be to determine a …
Sponsors
- Heather Simmons (D, 3) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AHI
Subjects: HIGHER EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is A5731?
- A5731 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): County college operational aid-estab 2-yr pilot prog, cert noncredit program;$5M.
- What does A5731 do?
- In its own words: An Act establishing a pilot program to recognize certain noncredit programs in county college operational aid and making an appropriation.
- What is the status of A5731?
- In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AHI (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5731?
- Heather Simmons (D, 3).
- Where is the official record for A5731?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5731
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