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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-78 - Three plus one degree programs.

18A:3B-78 Three plus one degree programs.  1. a. A four-year institution of higher education and a county college may partner to establish a three plus one degree program for a baccalaureate degree in such majors as the institutions of higher education may determine. b. Under a three plus one degree program established pursuant to this section, a student admitted into the program shall:  (1) complete the first two academic years of the program at the county college, pay the tuition and fees of the county college, and receive an associate degree; (2) complete the third academic year of the program at the county college and pay the tuition and fees of the county college. Academic credits for the third academic year shall be awarded by the county college. Instruction in the third academic year in any 300-level class shall be provided by either an advanced degree faculty member of the county college in collaboration with a faculty member of the four-year institution or by a faculty member of the four-year institution, in accordance with accreditation standards of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Instruction in the third academic year in any 300-level class shall be equivalent in rigor to instruction in 300-level classes taught at the four-year institution . To maintain academic quality control, in the third year, the course content of courses in the student's major shall be determined by the four-year institution with input from the county college faculty; (3) be admitted to and attend the four-year institution for the fourth academic year of the program and pay the tuition and fees of that institution; and  (4) earn a baccalaureate degree from the four-year institution. c. The Secretary of Higher Education shall report annually to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), on the number of three plus one degree programs implemented during the prior academic year. d. Any three plus one degree program for a baccalaureate degree in a particular major which was established prior to the effective date of this act or approved by the governing boards of the institutions prior to the effective date of this act shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. L.2018, c.144, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-79 - Eligibility for certain grants.

18A:3B-79 Eligibility for certain grants.  2. a. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, a student who is otherwise eligible for a State tuition aid grant and who is participating in a three plus one degree program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.144 (C.18A:3B-78) shall be eligible for a State tuition aid grant while enrolled in a county college for the third academic year of the program. b. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, a student who is otherwise eligible for an Educational Opportunity Fund grant and who is participating in a three plus one degree program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.144 (C.18A:3B-78) shall be eligible for an Educational Opportunity Fund grant while enrolled in a county college for the third academic year of the program. L.2018, c.144, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-80 - Eligibility for certain scholarships.

18A:3B-80 Eligibility for certain scholarships.  3. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, a student participating in a three plus one degree program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c.144 (C.18A:3B-78): a. shall be eligible to receive an NJSTARS scholarship for the first three academic years of the three plus one degree program, provided the student meets the requirements for receipt of the scholarship; and b. shall be eligible to receive an NJSTARS II scholarship for the fourth academic year of the three plus one degree program, provided the student meets the requirements for receipt of the scholarship.  L.2018, c.144, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-81 - Definitions relative to open textbooks.

18A:3B-81 Definitions relative to open textbooks.  1. As used in this act: "Open educational resource" means an educational resource that is licensed under an open license and made freely available online to the public. "Open license" means a world-wide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable copyright license granting the public permission to access, reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display, adapt, distribute, and otherwise use the work and adaptations of the work for any purpose, conditioned only on the requirement that attribution be given to authors as designated.  "Open textbook" means an open educational resource or set of open educational resources that either is a textbook or can be used in place of a textbook for a postsecondary course at an institution of higher education. L.2019, c.77, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-82 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-82 - Plan for use of open textbooks, digital learning materials.

18A:3B-82 Plan for use of open textbooks, digital learning materials.  2. a. Within one year of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.77 (C.18A:3B-81 et seq.), an institution of higher education, after consultation with faculty members at the institution, shall submit a plan to the Secretary of Higher Education to expand the use of open textbooks and commercial digital learning materials in order to achieve savings for students enrolled in the institution. The plan may include strategies employed by the institution during the last academic year. b. The secretary shall review the plan submitted by an institution to ensure that the plan has the potential to: (1) achieve the highest level of savings for students through the sustainable expanded use of open textbooks in courses offered by the institution;  (2) produce the highest quality open textbooks that can be most easily utilized and adapted by faculty members at the institution, and correspond to the highest enrollment courses at the institution; (3) ensure that the full and complete digital content of each open textbook created or adapted in accordance with the plan is made available to students enrolled in the institution: (a) on the institution's college bookstore website in an easily accessible location; and (b) in a machine readable, digital format that a student can download;  (4) ensure that the institution is making a good faith effort to provide open textbooks to students; and (5) provide for the implementation of programs which reduce the cost of commercial digital learning materials pursuant to 34 C.F.R. s.668.164(c)(2). L.2019, c.77, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-83 - Report.

18A:3B-83 Report.  3. The Secretary of Higher Education shall submit a report by July 1 of each academic year to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), that provides information on which institutions of higher education are offering open textbooks. L.2019, c.77, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-84 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-84 - Public institution of higher education to post budget, other information on website.

18A:3B-84 Public institution of higher education to post budget, other information on website.  1. a. A public institution of higher education shall post by August 15 of each year its budget for the upcoming academic year on the institution's website for public inspection. The institution shall also post a summary document that outlines in a user-friendly manner the institution's major sources of revenue and major categories of expenditures. b. The information required pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be posted on the website in a prominent and easily accessible location. L.2019, c.302, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-85 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-85 - "Homes for Animal Heroes Act."

18A:3B-85 "Homes for Animal Heroes Act."  1. a. An institution of higher education that uses cats or dogs for educational, research, or scientific purposes, or a research institution that contracts with an institution of higher education for the use of cats or dogs for educational, research, or scientific purposes, shall require the assessment of the health of a cat or dog and determine whether it is suitable for adoption after the completion of any testing or research involving the cat or dog. If the institution determines that the cat or dog is suitable for adoption, the institution shall offer the cat or dog to an animal rescue organization or private individual for adoption. An institution required to offer cats or dogs for adoption pursuant to this section may enter into an agreement with an animal rescue organization or private individual to implement this section on an on-going basis. b. An institution that provides a cat or dog to an animal rescue organization or private individual pursuant to this section shall be immune from any civil liability arising from the transfer of the cat or dog, provided the institution has acted in good faith concerning the suitability of the cat or dog for adoption. c. An institution required to offer cats or dogs for adoption pursuant to this section may establish guidelines or other qualifications in order to determine if a cat or dog is suitable for adoption, or to determine whether an animal rescue organization or private individual is qualified to receive a cat or dog for adoption pursuant to this section. d. As used in this section, "animal rescue organization" means the same as that term is defined in section 1 of P.L.1941, c.151 (C.4:19-15.1). L.2019, c.414, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-86 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-86 - Short title.

18A:3B-86 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Fair Play Act." L.2020, c.83, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-87 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-87 - Regulations for institution of higher education relative to student-athletes.

18A:3B-87 Regulations for institution of higher education relative to student-athletes.  2. a. A four-year institution of higher education shall not: (1) uphold any rule, requirement, standard, or other limitation that prevents a student of that institution participating in intercollegiate athletics from earning compensation as a result of the use of the student's name, image, or likeness.  Except as otherwise provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section, earning compensation from the use of a student's name, image, or likeness shall not affect the student's institutional scholarship eligibility. An institutional scholarship shall not be considered compensation for the purposes of this act and a scholarship shall not be revoked as a result of a student earning compensation or obtaining professional representation; (2) provide a prospective student-athlete with compensation in relation to the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness; or (3) prevent a student participating in intercollegiate athletics from obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters including, but not limited to, representation provided by athlete agents or legal representation provided by attorneys. Legal representation obtained by student-athletes shall be from attorneys licensed by the State. Athlete agents representing student-athletes shall comply with the federal "Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act" (15 U.S.C. s.7801 et seq.) in their relationship with student-athletes. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section to the contrary, a student participating in intercollegiate athletics shall be prohibited from earning compensation as a result of the use of the student's name, image, or likeness in connection with any person, company, or organization related to or associated with the development, production, distribution, wholesaling, or retailing of: adult entertainment products and services; alcohol products; casinos and gambling, including sports betting, the lottery, and betting in connection with video games, on-line games, and mobile devices; tobacco and electronic smoking products and devices; prescription pharmaceuticals; a controlled dangerous substance; and weapons, including firearms and ammunition. Earning compensation from the use of a student's name, image, or likeness in connection with products and services listed pursuant to this subsection shall result in the revocation of the student's institutional scholarship eligibility. L.2020, c.83, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-88 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-88 - Compensation for certain purposes prohibited.

18A:3B-88 Compensation for certain purposes prohibited.  3. A four-year institution of higher education, an entity whose purpose includes supporting or benefitting the institution or its athletic programs, or any officer, director, or employee of the institution or entity, shall not compensate or cause compensation to be directed to a current or prospective student-athlete participating in intercollegiate athletics for use of the student's name, image, or likeness. L.2020, c.83, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-89 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-89 - Disclosure of contract by student-athlete.

18A:3B-89 Disclosure of contract by student-athlete.  4. a. A student-athlete who enters into a contract providing compensation to the student-athlete for use of his name, image, or likeness shall disclose the contract to an official of the four-year institution of higher education, to be designated by the institution.  b. A student-athlete shall not enter into a contract providing compensation to the student-athlete for use of his name, image, or likeness if a provision of the contract: (1) conflicts with a provision of the student-athlete's team contract; or (2) conflicts with the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of this act. c. An institutional team contract shall not prevent a student-athlete from using the athlete's name, image, or likeness for a commercial purpose when the athlete is not engaged in official team activities. d. An institutional team contract shall allow the institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletics to use the athlete's name, image, or likeness for advertising and marketing purposes without additional compensation paid to the student-athlete. e. An institution asserting a conflict pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall disclose to the student-athlete and to the student-athlete's professional representation the relevant contractual provisions that are in conflict. L.2020, c.83, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-90 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-90 - Definitions relative to post-secondary education.

18A:3B-90 Definitions relative to post-secondary education.  6. As used in sections 6 through 12 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 through C.18A:3B-96): "Closure" means the cessation of operations by an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Higher Education. "Disorderly closure" means a closure that does not meet the requirements of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 et al.). "Eligible transfer institution" means an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that has been approved by the secretary pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-94). "Institutional debt" means: (1) the amount outstanding on any credit, including unpaid charges, extended by or on behalf of an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that a student is obligated to repay, whether the amount has been reduced to a judgment or the institution classifies it as a loan; or (2) a nonfederal loan or debt agreement that is issued expressly for postsecondary education expenses and that is guaranteed by an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution or a private educational lender that is affiliated with an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution. "Institutional financial aid agreement" means any contract, promissory note, part of an enrollment agreement, or other agreement in which a student agrees to pay an institutional debt. "Orderly closure" means a closure that meets the requirements of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-90 et al.). "Student" means an individual enrolled at an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees in New Jersey, or a New Jersey resident enrolled at an institution of higher education or proprietary institution located outside of this State. "Teach-out agreement" means a written agreement between institutions that provides for the equitable treatment of students and a reasonable opportunity for students to complete their program of study if an institution, or an institutional location that provides 100 percent of at least one program offered, ceases to operate before all enrolled students have completed their program of study. "Teach-out plan" means a written plan developed by the institution that provides for the equitable treatment of students if an institution, or an institutional location, ceases to operate before all students have completed their program of study, and may include, if required by the institution's accrediting agency, a teach-out agreement between institutions. L.2021, c.27, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-92 - Applicability of section.

18A:3B-92 Applicability of section.  8. a. This section shall apply to a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that operates in this State. b. A proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees shall provide the secretary a teach-out plan that addresses a potential closure of the institution. The teach-out plan shall be updated as required by the secretary. c. A teach-out plan shall include any information required by the secretary and shall state that: (1) the institution shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that any closure of the institution complies with the requirements of sections 9 through 12 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-93 through C.18A:3B-96); (2) the chief executive officer and the members of the governing body of the institution were not in an executive position or a member of a governing body of an institution in which a disorderly closure occurred; and (3) any institutional financial aid agreement offered to a student shall contain language stating that, in the event of a disorderly closure, the institutional debt shall be void and shall not be recovered, collected, or enforced. d. The Office of the Attorney General shall seek an injunction or other judicial remedy against a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that fails to comply with the requirements of this section, including requiring the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by any student. L.2021, c.27, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-93 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-93 - Applicability of C.18A:3B-93 through C.18A:3B-96.

18A:3B-93 Applicability of C.18A:3B-93 through C.18A:3B-96.  9. a. Sections 9 through 12 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-93 through C.18A:3B-96) shall apply to an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees that operates in this State. b. An institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees shall enter into a school-to-school teach-out agreement at least 120 days prior to the cessation of institution operations. c. In order to satisfy the requirements of this section, a school-to-school teach-out agreement shall: (1) be arranged by the closing institution; (2) be agreed to by an eligible transfer institution, the closing institution, and the secretary;  (3) unless waived for good cause by the secretary, specify that the eligible transfer institution shall: (a) be located within a reasonable distance of the closing institution, if the closing institution has a physical presence in the State; (b) accept the transfer of all completed credits from students affected by the closure; and (c) allow a student affected by the closure to complete the student's program with substantially the same number of credit hours as was required by the closing institution;  (4) specify that, on request by a student affected by the closure, the closing institution shall provide a complete academic record and an official transcript to the student at no cost to the student; and (5) meet any other standards as deemed appropriate by the secretary. L.2021, c.27, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-94 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-94 - Approval as eligible transfer institution.

18A:3B-94 Approval as eligible transfer institution.  10. a. The Secretary of Higher Education shall approve an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees to act as an eligible transfer institution if the institution: (1) is in good standing with its accreditor and, if applicable, its licensing body; (2) if applicable, has not been sanctioned by the United States Department of Education due to having a high cohort loan default rate; (3) has not been placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring Payment Method Level 2 by the United States Department of Education; (4) within the previous five years has not had any judgments related to a consumer protection law entered against it in favor of a law enforcement agency; and (5) meets the requirements provided in section 9 of P.L.2021, c.27 (C.18A:3B-93), and any additional standards provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section. b. The secretary may establish additional standards on a case-by-case basis for approving an eligible transfer institution. L.2021, c.27, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:3B-95 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:3B-95 - Filing of certain records.

18A:3B-95 Filing of certain records.  11. a. Before any institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees ceases educational instruction or administrative operation, the institution shall file with the eligible transfer institution or a third-party approved by the secretary copies of all essential records of the current or former students of the institution. The obligation of an institution under this section shall not be discharged in bankruptcy. b. If an institution of higher education or a proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees does not file all essential records in accordance with this section, the Office of the Attorney General may: (1) require the institution to refund all tuition and fees paid by a student whose records are not filed in accordance with this section; and (2) seek an injunction or other judicial remedy against the institution or school. L.2021, c.27, s.11.