S.2579

Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2579 allows military spouses and dependents to maintain in-State tuition even if the service member relocates.

New Jersey S2579 amends the state's tuition law to ensure that military spouses and dependents retain in-State tuition rates if the service member is transferred to another state. This applies if the spouse or dependent was enrolled in a New Jersey public institution before the relocation and maintains continuous enrollment. Additionally, dependent children who attended New Jersey high schools for at least three years qualify for in-State tuition regardless of their current residence. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably

4 Yea

DDRD

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

May 21

10:00 AM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

May 21

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee