Legislative Information & Advocacy Resources

Legislative Information & Advocacy Resources

Governmental Affairs & Community Relations (GACR) is monitoring current bills in the 221st NJ Legislature Session. The FY25 budget proposed by the governor is under review by the NJ State Legislature leading up to the June 30th deadline.  Review the Governor’s Budget in Brief document here: LINK. You can also view legislative session schedules and watch live proceedings here: LINK.

Here’s How You Can Support Community Colleges!

FOLLOW LEGISLATIVE BUDGET HEARINGS (live)

  LINK

Monday, April 22, 2024  1:00pm

• Assembly Budget Committee – Hearing on the FY 2025 Budget: Department of Labor and Workforce Development

JOIN BROOKDALE AT THE STATE CAPITOL FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVOCACY DAY!

Thursday, May 2, 2024  Community College Advocates from around the state will gather at the State Capitol in Trenton to encourage lawmakers to fully fund Community Colleges in the FY25 budget.

Transportation available on a sign-up basis!  For more information & sign-up, please contact Tyacullo@brookdalecc.edu.

APRIL IS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH!

Get the word out about why community colleges matter and why public support for community colleges is more crucial than ever. Visit the ACCT Advocacy Toolkit to learn more: LINK.

The 2024 #CCMonth theme is “Cultivating Skills for the Future.”  Download the 2024 Toolkit (PDF)

SEND A CALL-TO-ACTION EMAIL TO STATE LEGISLATORS!

The Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal reduces funding by $20 million for community colleges.  Advocate to restore funding to community colleges.

Click Here To Send A Message!

SUPPORT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES!