New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 2597 — Establishes four-year Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program.

Last action — REF SBA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a four-year grant program for career and technical education.

This bill creates a four-year Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program aimed at supporting schools in developing high-quality career and technical education programs. Grants will be awarded to schools partnering with various entities to enhance educational offerings.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This program may improve opportunities for workers by enhancing career and technical education offerings.

Summary

Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program-establish 4 years

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2597 do?
Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program-establish 4 years
Who sponsors S 2597?
S 2597 is sponsored by Gopal, Vin (Democrat) and Singleton, Troy (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2597?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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