2023 New Jersey Statutes 18A:71B-106. Residential pre-college summer program
b. The ACES pre-college summer program at each participating research university shall consist of a one or two-week immersive, residential program that introduces high school students to a range of topics in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology in a hands-on learning environment. The program shall provide the students with exposure to the college experience and encourage the students to pursue an education in the STEM fields. The pre-college summer program and follow-up activities at each participating research university shall include, at a minimum, the following components:
(1) exposure to the STEM disciplines with a focus on hands-on learning;
(2) engagement with faculty, staff, and current students at the university during and after the pre-college summer program;
(3) counseling on the college admissions and financial aid processes;
(4) introduction to successful university graduates who work in the STEM fields in New Jersey, including corporate site visits to STEM and technology companies;
(5) customized college visit days during the college admissions process for students who attended the pre-college summer program; and
(6) professional development programs for teachers and school counselors at the partner high schools.
L.2019, c.431, s.3.