Dr. Paul Shane Annual Policy Symposium - 2026
Dr. Paul Shane Annual Policy Symposium
The 2026 Dr. Paul Shane Annual Policy Symposium, "Social Work Advocacy: Fighting Back, Building Bridges," was held at Georgian Court University and hosted by the New Jersey Baccalaureate Social Work Education Association (NJBSWEA). This symposium allowed students and professionals to engage with leading experts, explore critical issues in social welfare policy, and network with peers and professionals passionate about social change.
Rutgers Student Presentations
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Topic: Bill S1780 - New Jersey Fostering Success Voucher Act
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Topic: Bill A1578 - Opportunity Scholarship Act
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Topic: N.J.A.C13:92 - Juvenile Educational Alternatives & Campus-Based Education Act
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Topic: Bill A588 - Lead Education, Accountability & Disclosure Act
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Topic: NJ SR27: Recognizes loneliness as public health crisis. "Fighting Back & Building Bridges to Conquer Loneliness"
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Topic: NJ A1371: Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians
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Topic: Bill 4867 - New Jersey AI Advanced and Workforce Protection Act
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Topic: H.R.1638/S.838 - Expanding Mental Health Access for Older Adults
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Topic: Bill 2492 - New Jersey Senate Bill
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Topic: HR3506 - Healthy Food Financing Initiative
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Topic: A946 - Mental Health Equity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
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Topic: A3992 - Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act
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Topic: Bill A6137/S4996 - Establishes Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectural or Development Disabilities (I/DD)