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NJ A541
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
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Expands the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program to allow active volunteer firefighters and first aid/rescue squad members (and their spouses and dependent children) to receive tuition credits at four-year public institutions of higher education, in addition to currently eligible county colleges, vocational schools, and technical institutes
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Increases the annual tuition credit from $600 to $1,000 per year of volunteer service
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Raises the maximum total tuition credit from $2,400 to $4,000 over the four-year service period
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Requires volunteers to sign a four-year service agreement with their municipality and maintain a "C" grade average to remain eligible for the program
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Takes effect immediately and applies to the first full academic year following enactment
Legislative Description
Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024