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NJ A108

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Al Barlas

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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