Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.
This bill creates a New Jersey income tax credit to help residents afford community college. Taxpayers can claim up to $750 for full-time tuition and maintenance costs paid for themselves or a dependent under 22, or up to $375 for part-time attendance (with at least six credits per semester). The credit directly benefits New Jersey residents paying for their own or their child's education at one of the state's 19 county colleges. It provides direct tax savings to offset college costs, making community college more financially accessible.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jun 10, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Jun 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
P
Vince Polistina
RRepublican
Co
Paul Moriarty
DDemocratic
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