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NJ S184

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Jersey's Volunteer Tuition Credit Program to include four-year public institutions of higher education, in addition to county colleges, vocational schools, and technical institutes
  • Increases the annual tuition credit from $600 to $1,000 per year for eligible volunteers and their dependents
  • Raises the maximum total tuition credit from $2,400 to $4,000 over the four-year service period
  • Eligible participants include active volunteer firefighters and first aid/rescue squad members, plus their spouses and dependent children
  • Volunteers must commit to four years of service, maintain a "C" average, and enrollment is subject to available classroom space

Legislative Description

Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.

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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