This bill mandates that institutions of higher education in New Jersey collect and report specific information regarding student parents. Each institution is required to submit an annual report by July 1 to the Secretary of Higher Education, 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, the report must be made publicly available on the institution's website.
Furthermore, the Secretary of Higher Education is tasked with compiling the data from all institutions into an annual report, which will also be posted online. 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.