New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4577 — Requires public institutions of higher education to enroll certain students impacted by automation in job training courses without payment of tuition.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SHI

  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 September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires public colleges to offer free job training to certain students affected by automation.

This legislation mandates that public higher education institutions enroll students impacted by automation in job training courses without charging tuition. It aims to help those who have lost jobs due to technological changes.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers impacted by automation can receive free job training to help them find new employment opportunities.

Summary

Tuition waivers-req for cert students impacted by automation in training courses

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:64-13.2; N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-23.2.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:64-13.2

    or automation

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-23.2

    or automation

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4577 do?
Tuition waivers-req for cert students impacted by automation in training courses
Who sponsors S 4577?
S 4577 is sponsored by Burzichelli, John J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4577?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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