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NJ A1677
NJ A1677Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a public institution of higher education from increasing the tuition of a resident undergraduate student for four continuous academic years following the student's initial enrollment or, in the case of a student enrolled in an undergraduate program regularly requiring more than four academic years to complete, for the number of academic years required for completion.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that public colleges and universities in New Jersey cannot raise the tuition for undergraduate students who are residents of the state for a period of four consecutive academic years starting from when they first enroll. This tuition freeze also applies to students in programs that naturally take longer than four years to complete, covering them for the entire duration of their program. The bill aims to provide financial predictability for students and their families by locking in tuition rates during their undergraduate studies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1677 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1677_I1.HTM |
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