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NJ A2134
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
William Moen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New Jersey four-year public colleges and universities from charging tuition or fees to spouses or dependent children of disabled veterans enrolled as undergraduate students in good standing
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Requires eligible students to apply for all available state and federal grants, scholarships, and VA tuition benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 before receiving the waiver
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Defines "disabled veteran" as a person who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, received a discharge other than dishonorable, and has a total and permanent disability certified by the VA as a consequence of military service
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Mandates the State of New Jersey to reimburse institutions of higher education for the costs of waiving tuition and fees under this program
Legislative Description
Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024