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NJ A3665
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Students convicted of hazing or aggravated hazing under New Jersey law would become ineligible for all State-administered student financial aid programs
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The bill amends existing financial aid eligibility statutes (N.J.S.18A:71B-2) to add hazing convictions as a disqualifying factor alongside other eligibility requirements
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Current eligibility requirements maintained include 12-month state residency, U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status, and enrollment in an eligible institution
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The legislation cites high-profile fraternity hazing deaths at Penn State (February 2017), Louisiana State (September 2017), and Florida State (November 2017) as justification for the additional deterrent measure
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The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
2/12/2024