New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 586: Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 586 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.