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NJ A1431
NJ A1431Provides in-State tuition status to certain veterans and family members who attend public institutions of higher education during period of mandatory remote instruction due to public health emergencies.
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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
Under the "New Jersey Tuition Equality for America's Military(NJTEAM) Act," P.L.2015, c. 32 (C.18A:62-4.1a et seq.), a veteran or other "covered individual," such as a veteran's spouse or child, who qualifies for certain federal educational assistance, resides in New Jersey, and attends a public institution of higher education, is considered to be a State resident for tuition purposes and thereby eligible to pay an in-State tuition rate regardless of the individual's state of residence. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, public institutions of higher education have required students to complete coursework through remote instruction. This bill amends the NJTEAM Act to allow veterans and covered individuals to continue to pay in-State tuition during any period of mandatory remote instruction due to a public health emergency, even if they are living outside of the State during the period of remote instruction. This will allow those who benefit from the provisions of the NJTEAM Act to continue to receive in-State tuition while they are temporarily out-of-state due to the public health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "New Jersey Tuition Equality for America's Military (NJTEAM) Act" to ensure that certain veterans and their family members, referred to as "covered individuals" (such as spouses or children eligible for federal educational assistance), can continue to receive in-State tuition rates at New Jersey's public colleges and universities even if they are temporarily living outside the state due to mandatory remote instruction caused by a public health emergency. The NJTEAM Act already allows these individuals to pay in-State tuition if they reside in New Jersey and qualify for federal educational benefits, but this change specifically addresses situations where a public health crisis forces institutions to offer classes remotely, potentially causing these beneficiaries to be physically located outside of New Jersey during such periods, while still allowing them to maintain their in-State tuition status.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1431 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1431_I1.HTM |
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