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NJ S746
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
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Expands the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program to include four-year public institutions of higher education, in addition to county colleges, vocational schools, and technical institutes
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Increases the annual tuition credit from $600 to $1,000 per year for active volunteer firefighters and first aid/rescue squad members, as well as their spouses and dependent children
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Raises the maximum total tuition credit from $2,400 to $4,000 over a four-year service period
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Requires volunteers to commit to a minimum of four years of service with a volunteer fire company or first aid/rescue squad and sign an agreement with the municipality
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Recipients must maintain a "C" grade average to continue eligibility, and the bill takes effect for 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024