This bill amends the annual reporting requirements for public institutions of higher education in New Jersey. It expands the information that must be included in the annual report on the condition of the institution by adding retention rates, the number of applicants, and acceptance rates to the existing requirements. Additionally, the bill mandates that all data related to the student body profile be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, family income, and first-generation status, enhancing the focus on diversity and inclusion.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new requirement for institutions to utilize the collected data to evaluate their diversity and inform their admissions policies. It emphasizes the importance of using this data to improve equity initiatives and guide resource allocation aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within the institution. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full academic year following its enactment.

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Introduced: 18A:3B-35