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NJ A3160

NJ A3160
Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.


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Introduced
02/24/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a student is ineligible for State financial aid upon a conviction for hazing or aggravated hazing under P.L.1980, c.169 (C.2C:40-3 et seq.). Recent high-profile hazing incidents, such as the death of a fraternity pledge at Pennsylvania State University in February 2017, Louisiana State University in September 2017, and Florida State University in November 2017, demonstrate that hazing continues to be a problem with severe and fatal consequences. This bill establishes an additional deterrent to hazing by making a student ineligible for State financial aid upon a conviction of hazing or aggravated hazing.

AI Summary

This bill provides that a student is ineligible for State financial aid upon a conviction for hazing or aggravated hazing under the existing state law. The bill establishes an additional deterrent to hazing, which has resulted in severe and fatal consequences in recent high-profile incidents at universities. The bill amends the existing law on student financial aid eligibility to include this new provision regarding hazing convictions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 02/24/2020)

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