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NJ A1319
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cody Miller
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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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