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NJ A2169
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
William Moen
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AI Summary
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Public service employers in New Jersey must certify employment for employees seeking federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), either by completing PSLF forms or sharing data directly with the U.S. Department of Education
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Educators receive credit of 3.35 hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time when calculating full-time status for PSLF certification purposes
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Employers must provide completed PSLF employment certification forms to employees upon request, annually for those previously certified, and upon separation from employment
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Secretary of Higher Education must develop promotional materials about PSLF including a standardized letter, fact sheet, and FAQ document in consultation with the Student Loan Ombudsman
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Public service employers must provide PSLF informational materials to all employees annually and to new hires within 30 days of their start date
Legislative Description
Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024