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NJ A3665

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Students convicted of hazing or aggravated hazing under New Jersey law would become ineligible for all State-administered student financial aid programs

  • 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

  • Current eligibility requirements maintained include 12-month state residency, U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status, and enrollment in an eligible institution

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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