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NJ S3085

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public service employers in New Jersey must certify employment for employees seeking federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), either by completing the PSLF form or sharing data directly with the U.S. Department of Education

  • Educators receive a 3.35-hour credit for each hour of classroom or lecture time when calculating full-time status for PSLF certification purposes

  • Employers must provide partially completed PSLF forms to employees upon request, annually for those previously certified, and upon separation from employment

  • Secretary of Higher Education must develop promotional materials about PSLF, including a standardized letter, fact sheet with official website information, and FAQ document

  • Public service employers must provide PSLF materials to all employees annually and to new hires within 30 days of their start date

Legislative Description

Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

4/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction4/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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