The New Jersey Commissions acknowledge the importance of student voices and leadership in their education.  As a result, we would like to encourage student participation and leadership through the New Jersey Commissions Student Advisory Committee.  In order for the Commissions to better serve the students of the state, we need to gather their feedback on education initiatives.

Students will participate in three quarterly virtual meetings during the academic school year and will share their insights on a panel at the Amistad Summer Institute.

The Commission invites all New Jersey district, charter, and renaissance schools to submit a student nominee.

Eligibility:

Any high school student in grades 9-12 attending district schools, charters, and renaissance schools with good academic standing interested in participating.

STEP 1: Nomination

School and district staff can nominate students who may be interested in participating in the New Jersey Commissions Student Advisory Committee.

STEP 2: Documentation

Each nominee must complete the form and submit:

• A copy of their high school transcripts/report cards (must include attendance)
• Be in good academic standing (2.75 GPA or higher).
• At least 2 letters of support from school/district staff members.

Please submit all materials electronically to the form linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/A6feER8d1i

If you have any questions, please contact us at: AmistadSP@doe.nj.gov

The deadline for submitting a nomination form and supporting materials is June 30^th, 2025, to AmistadSP@doe.nj.gov

All students selected to serve on the committee will have to complete a waiver to allow the display of the student’s picture on the Commission’s website or the New Jersey Department of Education’s website.