Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Impact
The bill impacts several aspects of state law concerning the educational rights of retired disabled law enforcement officers. By aligning the benefits provided under this bill with existing tuition assistance laws available for members of the New Jersey National Guard, A263 seeks to create a similar educational framework for former law enforcement. Such provisions underscore the state’s commitment to supporting its former public safety personnel, acknowledging their service while facilitating their transition into civilian life through education.
Summary
Assembly Bill A263 proposes a significant amendment to the educational benefits available for retired law enforcement officers in New Jersey. Specifically, the bill allows former law enforcement officers who have retired due to disability to receive tuition assistance for attending public institutions of higher education or proprietary institutions that are licensed to confer academic degrees. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for those who have served in law enforcement and found themselves unable to continue due to disabilities sustained in the line of duty.
Contention
Discussion around A263 might focus on the adequate funding for the tuition assistance program, potential concerns regarding eligibility criteria, and the overall impact on state education funding. While proponents argue that this measure is justified as a means of recognizing the sacrifices made by law enforcement personnel, critics could raise concerns about prioritizing funds for law enforcement retirees over other sectors needing educational support. Additionally, the effectiveness of the bill's implementation in terms of accessibility for eligible officers could also be a point of debate.
Same As
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Carry Over
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Carry Over
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions of higher education; redirects State tuition aid grant funding for students enrolled in proprietary institutions to summer tuition aid grant program.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to notify Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of approved federal borrower defense loan discharge.
Concerns incentive compensation and contracts between online program management companies and institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.