New JerseyCounty colleges could seek approval to offer bachelor's nursing degrees
New Jersey county colleges could seek permission to offer bachelor's nursing degrees, but they would need state approval and nursing board accreditation before opening a program.
What it does
New Jersey county colleges could apply to offer bachelor's nursing degrees after showing local need and program plans. They would need state approval and nursing board accreditation before starting a program.
Argument forIf approved and accredited, county college programs could give more nursing students a local path to a bachelor's degree.
Argument againstThe required review and nursing board accreditation could slow a county college's plans to start a nursing program.
More detail
A New Jersey county college could apply to offer a bachelor's nursing program. This would cover county colleges established under New Jersey law. The college would have to show unmet regional demand and describe its program, resources, costs, and funding. The New Jersey Presidents' Council would review the proposal and recommend approval or denial. The state higher education secretary would decide whether to approve it. The program would also need nursing board accreditation. The process would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Reported and Referred to Assembly Higher Education CommitteeLatest
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure CommitteeIntroduced
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