This bill aims to expand priority course registration at institutions of higher education in New Jersey to include student parents. Specifically, it grants priority registration to students who are residents of the state and are either parents or legal guardians of children under 18 years of age. The bill stipulates that this priority registration will follow the same procedures as those used for other groups currently eligible for priority registration, such as student-athletes and students with disabilities.

Additionally, the bill mandates that institutions provide notice to potentially eligible students before each academic semester's registration period, ensuring that student parents are informed of their new registration rights. This legislative change is intended to support student parents in balancing their educational pursuits with their parenting responsibilities, thereby enhancing their access to higher education opportunities.