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New JerseyS229221st Legislature (2026-2027)SenateWALLET

Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.

Sponsored By: Linda S. Carter (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Colleges must share graduate job outcomes

All New Jersey colleges must report graduate employment and earnings each year using the New Jersey Statewide Data System. Reports cover graduates from the three most recent academic years with available data. Colleges must post reports publicly and submit them to the Secretary of Higher Education for a public college comparison profile. Students and families can use this information when comparing colleges and programs. The law took effect June 30, 2026; reporting begins with the first full academic year after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Linda S. Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Shirley K. Turner

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Katie Brennan

    Democratic • House

  • Angela V. McKnight

    Democratic • Senate

  • Carmen Theresa Morales

    Democratic • House

  • Shanique Speight

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 151 • No: 2

House vote • 5/18/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 75 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor: APP

    6/30/2026Governor

  2. Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.15.

    6/30/2026Governor

  3. Passed Assembly, PBH — (75-2-0)

    5/18/2026House

  4. Substituted for A2135

    5/18/2026House

  5. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    5/4/2026House

  6. Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

    3/23/2026House

  7. Passed Senate — (38-0)

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    3/16/2026Senate

  9. Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

    1/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Version PL2026

    9/17/2026

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  • Version AL2026

    8/13/2026

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  • Senate Higher Education (3/16/26 TR)

    5/21/2026

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  • Assembly Higher Education Substitute (5/4/26)

    5/5/2026

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  • Senate Higher Education Substitute (3/16/26)

    3/17/2026

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  • As Introduced

    12/2/2025

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