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NJ A1319

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cody Miller

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must adopt withdrawal policies allowing students to receive refunds when withdrawing due to extenuating circumstances
  • Extenuating circumstances must be defined to include illness, injury, hospitalization, and mental health and wellness issues
  • Students who withdraw due to qualifying circumstances are entitled to refunds of tuition and fees for that semester, plus prorated refunds for unused room, board, and other services
  • Each institution must establish criteria to determine whether an extenuating circumstance has inhibited a student's ability to acquire an education
  • Refunds for financial aid or State aid recipients remain subject to applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Legislative Description

Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.

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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