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NJ S2609
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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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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