This bill mandates that four-year public institutions of higher education in New Jersey establish a policy requiring full-time undergraduate students to complete a course on climate change before graduation. The intent of this policy is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to address the pressing global issue of climate change. The governing boards are tasked with identifying a variety of courses across different disciplines that can fulfill this requirement, specifically including upper-level courses that allocate at least 30 percent of their content to climate change and provide relevant instruction within the students' fields of study.

The policy will be applicable to students who enroll in the institution on or after the bill's effective date. This initiative aims to ensure that future graduates are well-informed about climate change and its implications, thereby fostering a more environmentally conscious and proactive generation of leaders. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.