The bill establishes the New Jersey State Government and Civil Service Student Internship Program within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, aimed at attracting students from various academic disciplines who are interested in public service. The program is open to full-time and part-time students from accredited institutions of higher education, excluding those in juris doctorate and PhD programs. New Jersey residents and students attending institutions within the state will receive priority. Participants must complete two work periods of 240 hours each with a state department or agency, with specific hour limitations during academic semesters. Successful completion of the internship grants participants preference for entry-level civil service positions for up to two years post-graduation, with additional priority given to disabled veterans and veterans.

The bill also creates an advisory committee to oversee the program and appoints a director responsible for administering it and developing eligibility criteria. Participants will receive a stipend of $2,500 for every 240 hours worked, with funding appropriated from the State General Fund, totaling $750,000. The program includes provisions for retaining participants for additional hours and ensures that hours worked do not qualify for preference in hiring for positions requiring a juris doctorate or PhD. Additionally, if a participant is denied a civil service position after completing the program, the director will assist in finding suitable employment opportunities, extending the preference period if necessary.