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NJ S1364

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Veterans in New Jersey would be eligible for up to 60 tuition-free credits at the county college serving their county of residence
  • Eligibility requires honorable discharge from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserve component, current New Jersey citizenship and residency, and enrollment in good standing
  • Veterans must first apply for all available state and federal student grants, scholarships, and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits before receiving this tuition waiver
  • Credits awarded by the county college for military experience count toward the 60-credit maximum
  • County colleges may still charge other fees (subject to State Treasurer approval), and the bill takes effect for the first full academic year after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes Urban Enterprise Zone Microloan Program in EDA to help certain businesses in Urban Enterprise Zones and UEZ-Impacted districts; appropriates $5 million.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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