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NJ S3248

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey would be prohibited from increasing tuition for resident undergraduate students for four continuous academic years after initial enrollment

  • Students in programs requiring more than four years to complete (such as certain professional programs) would have their tuition frozen for the full duration required to finish their degree

  • The tuition freeze applies only to New Jersey resident undergraduate students at public colleges and universities

  • The law would take effect immediately upon enactment and apply to students who initially enroll in the academic year following passage

  • Sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner representing District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer counties)

Legislative Description

Prohibits public institution of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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