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S 799

Permits eligible high school students to take certain courses at county college.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Singer

Bill S 799 allows qualified high school students to take college courses at New Jersey county colleges, expanding dual enrollment and enabling early college credit completion.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 799

Legislative bill overview

S 799 allows qualified high school students to enroll in and take courses at county colleges (community colleges) in New Jersey, likely with tuition support or as part of their high school curriculum. This expands dual enrollment opportunities, enabling students to earn college credits while still in secondary school.

Why is this important

Dual enrollment programs can reduce time-to-degree and lower overall education costs for students pursuing post-secondary credentials. They also help address workforce shortages by allowing earlier entry into career training programs and can improve college readiness by exposing high school students to college-level coursework.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism – Whether the state, school districts, or families bear the cost of tuition, fees, and transportation to county colleges
  • Eligibility criteria – What qualifies students as "eligible" (GPA requirements, test scores, counselor recommendations) and whether this creates equity disparities
  • Impact on high school operations – Concerns about student attendance at traditional high schools, course offerings, and whether college courses duplicate existing AP/honors options
  • College capacity – Whether county colleges have sufficient classroom space and faculty resources to accommodate new high school student populations without affecting existing students

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

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