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NJ S2050

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Textbook Grant Program for State Interns administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority in New Jersey
  • Provides a one-time $500 grant to eligible students to cover textbooks and course materials for the following semester
  • Requires applicants to have completed an unpaid short-term internship at a New Jersey state government entity (including executive branch departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and independent state authorities)
  • Eligibility requires enrollment in good standing in an undergraduate degree program at a New Jersey institution of higher education with intent to continue enrollment
  • Takes effect immediately and applies starting the first full academic year after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes Textbook Grant Program for State Interns.

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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