NJ S1796

Bill

Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

Introduced
02/28/2022

In Committee
02/28/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits four-year public institutions of higher education from charging tuition or fees to the spouse or dependent child of a disabled veteran. Under the bill, the spouse or dependent child of a disabled veteran is eligible to attend a four-year public institution of higher education tuition-free and fee-free provided that: (1) the spouse or child has been accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study and is enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at that institution; (2) the spouse or child has applied for all available State student grants and scholarships and all available federal student grants and scholarships for which the spouse or child is eligible; and (3) the spouse or child has applied for tuition benefits available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for which the spouse or child is eligible under the "Post-9/11 Veterans educational Assistance Act of 2008," Pub.L.110-252 (38 U.S.C. s.3301 et seq.). The bill directs the State to reimburse each institution of higher education for the costs of waiving tuition and fees pursuant to the bill's provisions.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits four-year public institutions of higher education from charging tuition or fees to the spouse or dependent child of a disabled veteran. To be eligible, the spouse or child must have been accepted and enrolled as an undergraduate student, apply for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships, and apply for tuition benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The state will reimburse the institutions for the costs of waiving the tuition and fees. The bill defines a "disabled veteran" as someone who served on active duty, was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and has experienced a total and permanent disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to their military service.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Vin Gopal (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/28/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1796

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1796
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1796_I1.HTM
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1796_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1796_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1590	Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Same As
A3301	Establishes requirements for State entities to enter into bulk purchasing arrangements for pharmaceutical products.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
A5959	Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Carry Over
S3987	Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee	Carry Over

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