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NJ A4817

NJ A4817
Extends eligibility for tuition benefit to dependents of members of United States Armed Forces who died while on active duty.

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Introduced
10/19/2020
In Committee
10/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, the child or surviving spouse of a member of the New Jersey National Guard who died while on active duty may attend regularly-scheduled courses at any public institution of higher education in this State and receive up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free provided that certain conditions are met. This bill extends the tuition waiver benefit to the dependents of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty. The bill further provides to dependents of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the New Jersey National Guard who died while on active duty a monetary award equal to 10 percent of the cost of tuition at the public institution of higher education at which the student is enrolled. This award will be made available to the student for use on non-tuition education costs, including but not limited to housing, dining, fees, or supplies.

AI Summary

This bill extends the tuition waiver benefit to the dependents of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty. The bill also provides a monetary award equal to 10 percent of the cost of tuition at the public institution of higher education to students eligible for the tuition benefit, to be used for non-tuition education costs such as housing, dining, fees, or supplies. The bill applies to the first full academic year following the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 10/19/2020)

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