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NJ S2578

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Spouses and dependent children of disabled veterans would pay no tuition or fees at four-year public institutions of higher education in New Jersey for undergraduate study

  • Eligible students must be enrolled in good standing and apply for all available state and federal grants, scholarships, and VA tuition benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

  • "Disabled veteran" is defined as someone who served on active duty, received other than dishonorable discharge, and has a total and permanent disability certified by the VA as a consequence of military service

  • The State of New Jersey would reimburse institutions for all waived tuition and fee costs

  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires MVC to make mobile units available to reduce service delays at overcrowded agencies.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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