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NJ A2262

NJ A2262
Increases tuition credit amount permitted under volunteer tuition credit program.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the current statutory tuition credit amount permitted under the volunteer tuition credit program. Under current law, certain persons who are active members in good standing of a volunteer fire company, or a volunteer first aid or rescue squad or association, and the person's dependent children and spouse, are permitted to enroll in a postsecondary program on a tuition-free basis in a county college, county vocational school, or county technical institution and be eligible to receive tuition credit in an amount not to exceed a maximum of $2,400. The law requires the member to agree to serve as a member of a volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid or rescue squad or association for a minimum of four years of service. Current law provides for a tuition credit of up to $600 following each year of service not to exceed a maximum of $2,400 for the member, dependent, and spouse over a four-year service period. This bill increases the maximum tuition credit amount from $600 to $1,250 per year of service, not to exceed a maximum of $5,000 for the member, dependent, and spouse over a four-year service period.

AI Summary

This bill increases the maximum tuition credit amount available to active volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer first aid or rescue squads, as well as their dependent children and spouses, who enroll in county colleges, vocational schools, or technical institutions. Previously, the total tuition credit was capped at $2,400 over a four-year service period, with a maximum of $600 credited per year of service. This legislation raises the annual credit to $1,250 and the overall four-year maximum to $5,000, provided the volunteer commits to at least four years of service.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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