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NJ S3180

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the NJBEST college savings program grant from a one-time $750 matching grant to an annual savings incentive grant of up to $1,500 for contributors with adjusted gross income between $0 and $75,000

  • Changes the matching formula from dollar-for-dollar to a 3-to-1 match, providing three dollars for every dollar deposited into the account each year

  • Limits eligibility for the annual grants to years before the designated beneficiary turns 14 years old

  • Authorizes the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to fund the savings incentive grants using administrative fees collected from the NJBEST program

  • Takes effect on the first day of the year following enactment, with the authority permitted to take anticipatory administrative actions beforehand

Legislative Description

Revises NJBEST one-time grant to annual grant of up to $1,500 for certain contributors.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

5/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction5/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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