Bill > S624

This bill clarifies that former members of the New Jersey National Guard who were deployed to active duty, even if that deployment ended before a specific date in 2007, can still receive tuition assistance for higher education. Previously, the law allowed for tuition-free attendance at public New Jersey colleges and universities for National Guard members, but this amendment specifically ensures that those whose education was interrupted by deployment can still access this benefit after their service, with the duration of eligibility depending on the circumstances of their discharge.