S 4034 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Appropriates $10 million to Department of Treasury for nurse preceptor tax credits.

This bill creates a state tax credit for healthcare professionals who supervise nursing students in clinical training programs. Eligible preceptors, including advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants, can claim up to $1,000 for each student they primarily supervise, provided they complete at least 100 clinical hours of instruction during the tax year. The program is funded through a $10 million annual appropriation to the Department of Treasury and includes administrative rules for verifying student supervision through nursing school certification forms.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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