Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.
New Jersey bill A2365 extends in-state tuition eligibility to spouses and dependents of military service members who move due to a service member's transfer. It allows these individuals to maintain in-state tuition rates at public colleges in New Jersey if they were already enrolled before the transfer and maintain continuous enrollment. The bill specifically applies to spouses and dependents who were attending school in New Jersey prior to the military relocation, ensuring they don't lose tuition benefits during temporary moves. This change directly affects military families facing frequent relocations, removing a barrier to educational affordability during service-related transfers. The policy update amends existing law (P.L.1985, c.231) to include these scenarios without requiring new funding.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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P
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
Co
Al Barlas
RRepublican
Co
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Webber
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Swain
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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