New Jersey § 18a:71b-2
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§ 18a:71b-2.
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.18A:71B-2 or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a student who meets the requirements
of P.L.2013, c. 170 ( C.18A:62-4.4 ), or in the case of a student enrolled in an independent institution of higher education
meets all of the requirements of P.L.2013, c. 170 ( C.18A:62-4.4 ) except for the requirement to enroll in a public institution of higher education,
is eligible to apply for, and participate in, any student financial aid program administered
by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority or the Secretary of Higher Education
to the full extent permitted by federal law. The Legislature finds and declares that this section is a state law within the meaning
of section 411(d) of the “Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation
Act of 1996” ( 8 U.S.C. s.1621(d) ). b. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education
shall establish procedures and forms that enable students who meet the requirements
of subsection a. of this section to apply for, and participate in, all student financial
aid programs administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and
the Secretary of Higher Education to the full extent permitted by federal law. The procedures and forms shall be posted on the websites of the Higher Education
Student Assistance Authority and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. c. The procedures and forms established by the Higher Education Student Assistance
Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education pursuant to this section shall not
discriminate against eligible students based on the immigration status or national
origin of the student or the student's parent or guardian. d. Except as required by State or federal law, the Higher Education Student Assistance
Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education shall not request information from
any student about the citizenship or immigration status of the student or the student's
parent or guardian. e. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education
shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,”
P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act.
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