S 1621 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees.

S 1621 (New Jersey) would allow public colleges and universities to collect funds for legislative organizations (like student groups lobbying for policy changes) as optional fees on student tuition bills. Currently, such fees require a student referendum; this bill eliminates that requirement, making them "waivable fees" instead. Students would see these fees as separate line items on their bills but could choose to waive payment without penalty. The bill requires clear disclosures explaining the fee's purpose, that it's optional, and that the institution doesn't endorse it. This change applies only to nonpartisan organizations attempting to influence legislation.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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