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Updates on Federal Actions Impacting NJ Institutions of Higher Education

Updated: November 25, 2025

By: OSHE Staff

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Recent Federal Actions Regarding Higher Education

Federal Updates

U.S. Department of Education Announces Six New Agency Partnerships to Break Up Federal Bureaucracy

On November 18, 2025, U.S. ED announced six new interagency agreements. These partnerships include:

• ED and DOL for Elementary and Secondary Education Partnership
• ED and DOL for Postsecondary Education Partnership
• ED and DOI: Indian Education Partnership
• ED and HHS: Foreign Medical Accreditation Partnership
• ED and HHS: Child Care Access Means Parents in School Partnership
• ED and State: International Education and Foreign Language Studies Partnership.

The press release and related partnership fact sheets are now available.

New Jersey Updates

New Jersey Joins National Governors Association Workforce Pell Readiness Cohort

New Jersey has joined a new national project, led by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices, on supporting Workforce Pell implementation. Through this project the state will receive access to national support and insights, opportunities to connect with peers, and tailored guidance and tools. The press release announcing the Workforce Pell Academy is available here: Supporting Workforce Pell Implementation: A Readiness Academy Open to All States and Territories - National Governors Association.

Request for Updates on Federal Impact, if Applicable

The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education is continuing to compile information about any institutions who are experiencing issues with federal funding or other impacts due to federal action. Please submit a brief summary of issues to Stefani.Thachik@oshe.nj.gov if applicable to your institution. Find updates and resources regarding federal actions on OSHE's Federal Actions Impacting Higher Education page.

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