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NJ SJR45

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey Legislature urges the President and Congress to enact federal student loan forgiveness for teachers in military-impacted communities
  • Military-impacted community defined as a school district where at least 20% of students have a parent on active military duty
  • Referenced federal legislation would cancel up to $17,500 in federal student loans for teachers employed for five consecutive years in qualifying schools
  • Resolution cites that U.S. student loan debt totals $1.76 trillion, with average federal student loan debt of $37,014
  • Aims to attract and retain qualified teachers who understand the unique educational and social-emotional challenges faced by children of military families during relocations

Legislative Description

Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."

Judiciary

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

6/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/28/2024
Law and Public Safety1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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