S.1462

Modifies NJBEST one-time grant to lifetime matching grant of $1,500 per beneficiary.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S1462 modifies the NJBEST program to provide an annual $1,500 savings incentive grant for eligible contributors.

New Jersey S1462 revises the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program by changing the one-time $750 matching grant to an annual $1,500 savings incentive grant for certain contributors. This annual grant is available to NJBEST accounts with contributors whose adjusted gross income is between $0 and $75,000. The grant amount is equal to three dollars for every dollar deposited into the account each year, up to a maximum annual grant of $1,500 per account.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Higher Eduction Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

May 18

11:30 AM

Senate Higher Education Hearing

History

May 18

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 18

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee