New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1723

Introduced
2/28/22  

Caption

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

Impact

The mandated study is intended to provide insights into various factors influencing students' choices, such as the academic characteristics of both in-state and out-of-state institutions, the socio-economic backgrounds of the students, and the perceived academic quality of those out-of-state colleges. The findings from this investigation could serve as a foundation for future policy recommendations aimed at enhancing New Jersey's appeal as a destination for higher education.

Summary

Senate Bill S1723 directs the Secretary of Higher Education in New Jersey to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the extent and causes of outmigration among high school graduates to colleges located out of state. The bill highlights a growing concern that many students are choosing to pursue their higher education outside of New Jersey. This study aims to gather actionable data on why students make this decision, as well as the implications of this trend for New Jersey's educational landscape.

Contention

Notably, the bill aims to address issues related to potential solutions for reversing the flow of New Jersey graduates to out-of-state colleges. This raises questions about the effectiveness of existing in-state higher education institutions and whether modifications to policies or funding models could help retain students. Furthermore, input from high school guidance counselors will be sought to understand better the motivations behind students' inclinations to enroll in out-of-state colleges, making it a multi-faceted inquiry into educational trends within the state.

Companion Bills

NJ A3955

Same As Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

Previously Filed As

NJ S153

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

NJ A3955

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

NJ A2476

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

NJ S1645

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine causes of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State institutions of higher education.

NJ S3178

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish academic credit and reverse credit transfer standards; establishes New Jersey Transfer Ombudsman within Office of Secretary of Higher Education.

NJ S188

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.

NJ S3690

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.

NJ A376

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

NJ A440

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.

NJ SB00105

An Act Concerning Recommendations By The Office Of Higher Education And Extending The Time To Conduct A Sexual Misconduct Climate Assessment At Institutions Of Higher Education.

Similar Bills

NJ S1645

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine causes of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State institutions of higher education.

NJ A4970

Requires public institutions of higher education to submit annual fiscal monitoring report; authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to appoint State monitor of certain institutions; requires higher education chief financial officers complete training; annually appropriates $100,000.

NJ S3406

Requires public institutions of higher education to submit annual fiscal monitoring report; authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to appoint State monitor of certain institutions; requires higher education chief financial officers complete training; annually appropriates $100,000.

NJ A3955

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

NJ S153

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

NJ A2476

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.

CA AB710

Postsecondary education: cost of attendance: fiscal matters.

NJ A5181

Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.