New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 888: Increases income-based eligibility of Community College Opportunity Grant Program; codifies Garden State Guarantee Program to provide last-dollar financial aid grants for certain students.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 888 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases income-based eligibility of Community College Opportunity Grant Program; codifies Garden State Guarantee Program to provide last-dollar financial aid grants for certain students. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), Stewart, Kenyatta. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee