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NJ S3248
NJ S3248Prohibits public institution of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
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, aimed at making higher education more predictable for New Jersey residents, prohibits public colleges and universities from raising tuition for undergraduate students who live in the state. Specifically, once a student enrolls as a resident undergraduate, their tuition rate will be frozen for four consecutive academic years. This "tuition freeze" also applies to students in programs that naturally take longer than four years to complete, ensuring they are covered for the entire duration of their degree. The law takes effect immediately and will first impact students who enroll in the academic year following its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3248 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3248_I1.HTM |
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