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A 5319

Makes supplemental appropriation of $144.2 million to provide additional Outcomes-Based Allocation funding to four-year public institutions of higher education.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cody Miller and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey allocates $144.2 million in supplemental higher education funding to four-year public universities using performance-based allocation metrics to reward measured outcomes.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5319

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5319 appropriates an additional $144.2 million in supplemental funding to New Jersey's four-year public universities through an outcomes-based allocation model. This funding is distributed based on institutional performance metrics rather than a traditional enrollment-based formula. The bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Higher Education Committee in February 2025.

Why is this important

This supplemental appropriation represents a significant investment in New Jersey's public higher education system during a period when many states face budget pressures. The outcomes-based allocation approach ties funding to measurable results—such as graduation rates, employment outcomes, or degree completion—which could incentivize institutional performance but may also create competitive dynamics among universities. For students and families, this could improve educational quality and accountability, though implementation details will determine actual impacts.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "outcomes": Disagreement over which metrics are fair measures of institutional success, with concerns that some metrics may disadvantage schools serving disadvantaged populations or specific missions
  • Distribution equity: Whether the allocation formula ensures equitable funding across institutions or concentrates resources among already well-funded universities that excel in measured metrics
  • Implementation timeline: Questions about how quickly institutions can adapt to performance-based funding and whether the transition period adequately supports struggling schools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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