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NJ A2750
NJ A2750Establishes New Jersey Tuition Reimbursement Program for Special Education Teachers.
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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 establishes in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority the New Jersey Tuition Reimbursement Program for Special Education Teachers. The program is to provide reimbursement to program participants for a portion of the eligible tuition expenses incurred by the participant. Under the bill, a program participant is to enter into a contract with the authority for a specified four-year period of service in which the participant agrees to teach students classified with a disability in a public school in the State following the participant's completion of a master's degree in special education or receipt of the teacher of students with disabilities endorsement to the instructional certificate. The agreement is to specify the program participant's dates of required service and the total amount of reimbursement of eligible tuition expenses to be received by the participant in return for service. The bill directs the executive director of the authority to determine the maximum annual amount of tuition reimbursement that may be provided to a program participant. The total tuition reimbursement amount for a program participant may not exceed 100 percent of the participant's eligible tuition expenses. The bill requires an applicant to: · be a resident of New Jersey;· hold a valid instructional certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners; · be enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, a master's degree program in special education or graduate-level coursework that leads to New Jersey Department of Education certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities within an elementary or secondary school setting; and· agree to be employed as a special education teacher at a public school in New Jersey for four full school years in return for the tuition reimbursement provided under the program. Under the bill, a program participant, as a condition of participation, is required to adhere to performance standards established by the authority.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the New Jersey Tuition Reimbursement Program for Special Education Teachers, administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), to help cover the costs of eligible tuition expenses for individuals pursuing a master's degree in special education or graduate coursework leading to certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. To participate, applicants must be New Jersey residents with a valid instructional certificate, enrolled in an approved program of study, and agree to teach students with disabilities in a New Jersey public school for four full school years after completing their studies. In return for this service commitment, participants will receive reimbursement for a portion of their tuition, with the total reimbursement not exceeding 100% of their eligible tuition expenses, which are defined as tuition costs not covered by other grants or scholarships. Participants must also adhere to performance standards set by HESAA, including maintaining residency, their certification, and satisfactory job performance, and failure to complete the service obligation or meet performance standards will require repayment of all reimbursement received.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2750 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2750_I1.HTM |
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