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NJ S2609

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual tuition credit for volunteer firefighters and first aid/rescue squad members from $600 to $1,250 per year of service
  • Raises the maximum total tuition credit from $2,400 to $5,000 over a four-year service period for the volunteer, their spouse, and dependent children combined
  • Applies to tuition-free enrollment at county colleges, county vocational schools, and county technical institutes in New Jersey
  • Requires volunteers to sign an agreement pledging four years of service to their municipality in exchange for the tuition credit benefit

Legislative Description

Increases tuition credit amount permitted under volunteer tuition credit program.

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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