This bill aims to enhance social services support for low-income students at county colleges in New Jersey. It mandates the New Jersey Council of County Colleges to collaborate with each county college to identify and address gaps in meeting basic student needs. The council, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, will provide information on available social services and enrollment procedures. Additionally, the council is authorized to facilitate partnerships with state agencies, county boards of social services, and non-profit organizations to increase student enrollment in these services and establish direct service provisions on college campuses.

Furthermore, the bill requires each county college to work with representatives from county boards of social services to offer direct assistance to students in accessing social services. The Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services is also tasked with supporting community college staff in assisting students with applications for programs like SNAP and TANF. Lastly, the bill calls for partnerships between county colleges and local workforce development boards to engage with various organizations to identify unemployed and underemployed residents who could benefit from enrollment in county colleges, thereby facilitating career pathways.