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NJ S1449

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The timing requirement applies to schedule adoptions made under existing law (C.18A:3B-6) or any other statutory provision

  • 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

  • The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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