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NJ S501
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Owen Henry
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AI Summary
- Allows New Jersey National Guard members to transfer their tuition-free education benefit (up to 16 credits per semester at public institutions) to a spouse or dependent child
- Transferring members must have completed Initial Active Duty Training and be in good standing as active National Guard members
- Spouse or dependent child recipients must be enrolled in good standing as undergraduate or graduate students and apply for all available state and federal grants and scholarships
- Each Guard member may only transfer the benefit to one person
- Amends existing law N.J.S.18A:62-24 governing National Guard tuition benefits
Legislative Description
Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer certain tuition benefit to spouse or dependent child.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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