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NJ A3612
NJ A3612Extends eligibility for tuition benefit to dependents of members of United States Armed Forces who died while on active duty.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 eligibility for a tuition waiver benefit to the dependents of members of the Armed Forces of the United States, in addition to the existing benefit for dependents of members of the New Jersey National Guard, who died while on active duty. The bill also provides a monetary award equal to 10% of the cost of tuition at the public institution of higher education where the eligible student is enrolled, to be used for non-tuition education expenses such as housing, dining, fees, or supplies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 02/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3612 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3612_I1.HTM |
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