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NJ A263
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michele Matsikoudis
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AI Summary
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Retired law enforcement officers who left service due to disability are eligible for up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free at New Jersey public colleges, universities, or licensed proprietary institutions offering academic degrees
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Officers must have served at least four years as full-time law enforcement, retired in good standing, and be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in good standing
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Eligible officers must apply for all available federal and state student grants and scholarships before receiving tuition assistance
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The State of New Jersey will reimburse institutions for tuition costs not covered by federal or state grants and scholarships
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The program mirrors existing tuition benefits provided to New Jersey National Guard members under P.L.1999, c.46
Legislative Description
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024