S 1934 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Regulates the authority of the court to make provision for the educational expenses of an unemancipated child in certain instances involving child support.

This bill (S 1934) clarifies that New Jersey courts must consider post-high school educational expenses when determining child support for unemancipated children. It specifically adds "higher education factors" to the list of considerations courts must weigh, including a child's need for college and the parents' financial capacity. The bill does not create new funding but requires courts to account for foreseeable college costs in support orders. It directly affects parents obligated to pay child support and courts handling those cases. The change applies only to children who have not become legally independent (e.g., due to disability or ongoing education).
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Holly Schepisi
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