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NJ S2005
NJ S2005Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, United States military personnel and their dependents who are living in New Jersey and are attending public institutions of higher education in New Jersey are regarded as residents of the State for the purpose of determining tuition. This bill amends that law to provide that:? the in-State tuition classification also applies to the military service member's spouse; and? in the event that the military service member is relocated out of the State due to the service member's continued military service, the service member's spouse or dependent will not lose their in-State tuition classification provided that: (1) the spouse or dependent was enrolled in a public institution of higher education in New Jersey prior to the service member's relocation; and (2) the spouse or dependent maintains continuous enrollment at the public institution of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to provide that the in-state tuition classification for United States military personnel and their dependents attending public institutions of higher education in New Jersey also applies to the military service member's spouse. Additionally, if the military service member is relocated out of the state due to continued military service, the service member's spouse or dependent will not lose their in-state tuition classification, provided they were enrolled in a New Jersey public institution of higher education prior to the relocation and maintain continuous enrollment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2005 |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2005_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 5/16/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2005_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2005_I1.HTM |
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