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NJ A108
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Al Barlas
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AI Summary
- New Jersey residents who are dependent children or surviving spouses of U.S. Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty would receive state-paid tuition at public colleges and universities
- Eligible institutions include state colleges, Rutgers University, Rowan University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and county colleges
- Scholarship covers only the portion of tuition not already paid by other scholarships, grants, or financial assistance
- Surviving spouses must begin using the benefit within 8 years of the service member's death; dependent children must begin within 8 years of high school graduation
- Higher Education Student Assistance Authority would administer the program with annual state appropriations
Legislative Description
Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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