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NJ A1320
NJ A1320Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent over prior academic year.
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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 institution's resident undergraduate tuition rates for any academic year by more than two percent over the institution's resident undergraduate tuition rates for the prior academic year.
AI Summary
This bill, intended to make higher education more affordable, establishes a cap on tuition increases for New Jersey's public colleges and universities. Specifically, it prohibits any public institution of higher education from raising the tuition for New Jersey residents who are undergraduate students by more than two percent compared to the tuition charged in the previous academic year. This new rule will take effect immediately upon being signed into law and will first apply to the academic year that begins after the law is enacted.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education 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/A1320 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1320_I1.HTM |
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