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NJ S3034

NJ S3034
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
04/08/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 was killed in the performance of his duties 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 these dependents with a monetary award equal to 10% of the cost of tuition at the public institution of higher education they are enrolled in, to be used for non-tuition education costs such as housing, dining, fees, or supplies. This expands on the current law, which only applies to the dependents of members of the New Jersey National Guard who were killed in the performance of their duties.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 04/08/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3034
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3034_I1.HTM
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