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 study sought by A2476 is anticipated to yield insights into various factors influencing students' choices, such as academic quality, socio-economic backgrounds, and the support systems provided by in-state institutions. By involving high school guidance counselors and analyzing demographic patterns, the findings have the potential to inform policymakers and educators about the steps needed to enhance the appeal of in-state colleges. This could lead to potential strategic changes in admissions processes, financial aid adjustments, and the promotion of local colleges’ strengths.
Summary
Bill A2476, introduced in the New Jersey Legislature, aims to address the issue of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-state colleges and universities. The legislation mandates the Secretary of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Education, to conduct a comprehensive study to identify the extent and reasons behind this trend. The bill underscores the importance of understanding why students opt for institutions outside New Jersey, thereby impacting the state's educational landscape and its colleges' relevance.
Contention
There may be points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding its focus on the reasons for outmigration. Critics might argue about the effectiveness and implications of such a study, questioning whether the focus on retention adequately addresses broader systemic issues affecting education in the state. Additionally, debates may arise around the potential costs of conducting this study, the responsiveness of public institutions to the findings, and whether the proposed actions will sufficiently encourage high school graduates to remain in-state for their higher education.
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Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
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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
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Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
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.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and DOLWD to establish performance quality standards for career-oriented programs of study offered by institutions of higher education, degree-granting proprietary institutions, and private career schools.
Requires campus diversity actions at public institutions of higher education and directs Secretary of Higher Education and Division on Civil Rights to develop guidance regarding diversity in faculty search and selection process.
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.
Requires campus diversity actions at public institutions of higher education and directs Secretary of Higher Education and Division on Civil Rights to develop guidance regarding diversity in faculty search and selection process.
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.
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.
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.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.