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NJ S1462

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Converts the NJBEST college savings grant from a one-time $750 matching grant to an annual savings incentive grant of up to $1,500 per account for contributors with adjusted gross income between $0 and $75,000.

  • Annual grant provides a 3:1 match, giving three dollars for every dollar deposited into the account each year, capped at $1,500 maximum annually.

  • Limits eligibility for annual grants to years before the designated beneficiary turns 14 years old.

  • Authorizes the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to fund the savings incentive grants using administrative fees collected from NJBEST program operations.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the year following enactment, subject to annual availability of funds as determined by the authority's board.

Legislative Description

Revises NJBEST one-time grant to annual grant of up to $1,500 for certain contributors.

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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