Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.

Summary

The bill sets up a step‑by‑step process for county college boards to propose baccalaureate nursing programs to the New Jersey Presidents’ Council, which then reviews the proposal and sends a recommendation to the Secretary of Higher Education. Approval also depends on the program receiving accreditation from the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The measure aims to increase nursing education capacity and address statewide workforce shortages.

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