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NJ A2262

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual tuition credit for volunteer firefighters and first aid/rescue squad members from $600 to $1,250 per year of service at county colleges, vocational schools, and technical institutes in New Jersey.

  • Raises the maximum four-year tuition credit cap from $2,400 to $5,000 for the volunteer member, their dependent children, and spouse combined.

  • Maintains the existing requirement that volunteers must commit to a minimum of four years of service and sign an agreement with their municipality to qualify for the tuition credit.

  • Tuition-free enrollment remains subject to available classroom space and minimum enrollment requirements, with institutions still permitted to charge registration and lab fees.

Legislative Description

Increases tuition credit amount permitted under volunteer tuition credit program.

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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