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NJ S1460
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Public service employers in New Jersey must certify employment for qualifying employees under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, either by completing PSLF forms or sharing data directly with the U.S. Department of Education.
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Educator employees receive credit of 3.35 hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time when determining full-time status for PSLF certification purposes.
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Employers must provide completed PSLF forms upon employee request, annually for employees previously certified, and upon separation from employment.
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The Secretary of Higher Education must develop promotional materials about PSLF, including a standardized employee letter, detailed fact sheet, and FAQ document, in consultation with the Student Loan Ombudsman.
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Public service employers must distribute PSLF informational materials to all employees annually and to new hires within 30 days of their start date.
Legislative Description
Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026