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NJ A4192
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Extends tuition-free benefits at New Jersey public colleges and universities (up to 16 credits per semester) to New Jersey residents serving in the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve
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Provides the same tuition benefits to children and surviving spouses of reserve component members killed in the line of duty, provided they are New Jersey residents
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Requires eligible members to complete initial active duty training, maintain good standing, and apply for all available state, federal, and VA tuition assistance before receiving state-funded benefits
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Prohibits public institutions from charging nonresident tuition rates to qualifying reserve members and their eligible family members
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Takes effect immediately and applies to the academic year following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
2/19/2026