This bill mandates that institutions of higher education in New Jersey collect and report specific information regarding student parents, defined as students who are parents or legal guardians of children under 18 years of age. Each institution is required to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Higher Education by July 1, detailing the number of full-time and part-time student parents enrolled, categorized by demographic subgroups, as well as data on their academic outcomes, including transfer, withdrawal, and graduation rates. Additionally, institutions must post this report on their websites.

Furthermore, the Secretary of Higher Education is tasked with compiling the data from all institutions into an annual report, which will also be made available on the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education's website. The bill emphasizes the importance of confidentiality, stating that all collected data must comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other relevant laws, ensuring that personal identifying information remains confidential.