ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4236

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 15, 2026

      The Assembly Education Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments Assembly Bill No. 4236.

As amended, this bill amends statutory law to designate accounting as a STEM subject.  STEM is referenced in law in regard to various State programs including: a grant program to provide eligible teachers additional remuneration to teach STEM classes at nonpublic schools; the Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science Program to increase participation of unrepresented students in STEM fields and develop a more diverse STEM workforce; a loan redemption program for teachers who teach STEM classes; a tuition reimbursement program for teachers of STEM subjects; and a grant program to support funding for adult apprenticeship programs in high-growth industries including STEM.

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS:

      The committee amended the bill to incorporate statutory updates to certain sections of law being amended by the bill.