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A 5285

Relates to prescription labels for mifepristone and misoprostol

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karines Reyes

Extends priority course registration in New Jersey to resident student-parents of a child under 18, with advance notices before each term and aligned with existing priority rules.

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Bill Summary · A 5285

Summary: New Jersey Bill A 5285

Note: The introduced content provided for A 5285 appears to address priority registration for college students (rather than prescription labeling for mifepristone and misoprostol). The following summary is based on the introduced version text provided, which outlines priority registration provisions. If there is a mismatch with the bill’s title or later enacted text, please refer to the official enacted statute for the final language.

Quick snapshot

  • Bill: A 5285
  • Title (introduced text): Relates to priority registration at institutions of higher education
  • Primary aim: Expand priority course registration to student-parents who are New Jersey residents
  • Status: Signed into law as Chapter 108 ( enacted March 20, 2025)
  • Sponsor: Karines Reyes
  • Related companion bills: S 3976, S 4587

What the bill would do

  • Require higher education institutions that already offer priority registration to extend that benefit to a new group:
    • Students who are residents of New Jersey
    • Who are the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age
  • Priority registration would use the same procedures already used by other groups that receive priority registration.
  • Institutions must notify eligible students before the registration period for each academic semester.

Key provisions and changes

  • Eligibility:
    • The student must be a New Jersey resident
    • The student must be the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18
  • Administration of priority registration:
    • The process must align with existing priority registration procedures used for other eligible groups (e.g., student-athletes, students with disabilities, and current/former military service members).
  • Notice requirement:
    • Institutions must inform eligible students before the start of each semester’s registration period.
  • Effective date:
    • Immediate effect upon enactment (as stated in the introduced text).

Who is affected

  • Students enrolled at higher education institutions that offer priority registration
  • Student-parents who are New Jersey residents and have a child under 18
  • Higher education institutions in New Jersey (responsible for implementing the expanded eligibility and notification requirements)

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • Legislative path (highlights):
    • February 12, 2025: Referred to Higher Education
    • February 24–25, 2025: Referred/Reported through Rules and other committees
    • March 5–10, 2025: Passed Assembly, delivered to Senate, then engrossed/reading steps
    • March 10, 2025: Senate action (3rd reading, PASSED SENATE)
    • March 20, 2025: Delivered to Governor and signed
    • March 20, 2025: Signed into law as Chapter 108
  • Take effect: Immediately upon enactment

Legislative history and context

  • Sponsors: Karines Reyes (primary)
  • Related companion bills: S 3976 and S 4587 (and duplicates listed as companions)
  • Rationale (as stated in the bill’s accompanying text): Expand priority registration to student-parents to support academic progress by accommodating parental responsibilities, alongside existing groups that receive priority (athletes, students with disabilities, military service members)

Potential impact and considerations

  • Accessibility: Could improve course planning and success for student-parents by providing earlier, more predictable access to needed courses.
  • Administrative burden: Institutions will need to implement or adjust notification processes and ensure eligibility criteria align with existing procedures.
  • Equity and inclusion: Expands eligibility to a broader student population, reinforcing support for students balancing parenting with higher education.
  • Monitoring: Institutions may need to track eligible students and communicate effectively before each registration cycle.

If you want, I can compare this enacted Chapter 108 with the enacted text to highlight any changes from the introduced version.

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

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