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NJ S4157
NJ S4157Requires public institution of higher education to readmit student whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service.
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Introduced
11/30/2023
11/30/2023
In Committee
11/30/2023
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a public institution of higher education to readmit an undergraduate student who withdrew from the institution due to the student's service in the uniformed services, including service in the Armed Forces, or as a member of the National Guard or Reserve, on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time National Guard duty under federal or State authority. Under the bill, the institution is required to readmit the student with the same academic status as the student had when the student last attended the institution. The bill also provides that readmission is to be granted upon written request by the student for the next academic semester beginning after the date of the request. Finally, the bill provides that an institution cannot charge an application or other fee for a readmission request made pursuant to the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires a public institution of higher education to readmit an undergraduate student who withdrew due to their service in the uniformed services, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves. The institution must readmit the student with the same academic status they had before withdrawing, and readmission must be granted upon the student's written request for the next academic semester after the request. The bill also prohibits the institution from charging any application or other fee for this readmission process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 11/30/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S4157 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4157_I1.HTM |
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