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NJ S1449
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Governing boards of New Jersey public colleges and universities must adopt tuition and fee schedules for the upcoming academic year during the Spring semester, after the Governor releases the recommended budget
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The timing requirement applies to schedule adoptions made under existing law (C.18A:3B-6) or any other statutory provision
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The requirement aims to ensure tuition decisions occur when students, faculty, and staff are present on campus and can participate in discussions about proposed changes
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The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment
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Sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Cryan (District 20, Union County) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Requires governing boards of public institutions of higher education to adopt tuition and fee schedules for ensuing academic year during Spring semester after issuance of Governor's recommended budget.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026