Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.
Impact
The changes proposed in S746 will specifically affect statues related to volunteer service and education funding. By allowing volunteers and their families to benefit from greater financial assistance for education, the bill aims to attract more individuals to serve in critical community roles, such as firefighting and emergency medical services. This could potentially lead to increased recruitment and retention of volunteers, thereby enhancing the capacity and response capabilities of local volunteer emergency services across New Jersey.
Summary
Bill S746 aims to expand the existing Volunteer Tuition Credit Program in New Jersey by making it available to volunteers of fire companies and first aid or rescue squads, as well as their dependents, who are enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education. The bill raises the maximum tuition credit accessible to qualifying individuals from $2,400 to $4,000 over the course of four years, with annual credits increased from $600 to $1,000. This initiative seeks to encourage volunteerism while promoting access to higher education for volunteers and their families.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding this bill may include the sustainability of funding the expanded tuition credits, especially as demand increases. Additionally, there may be discussions around the adequacy of volunteer programs to maintain a sufficient level of participation, and whether this financial incentive will effectively address recruitment challenges faced by many volunteer organizations. Stakeholders may also consider the potential impacts on state educational budgets and how this bill aligns with broader educational policy goals.
Same As
Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.
Carry Over
Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.
Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.
Provides tuition-free credits to certain institutions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.
Provides tuition-free credits to certain institutions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.
Provides tuition-free credits to certain instituitions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.
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.
Requires tuition aid grant amounts to be equal for students enrolled in independent institutions of higher education and students enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education.
Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.
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.