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.
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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.
NJ A1258
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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.
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.
Establishing a tuition credit program for certain members of volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads and their dependent children and spouses.
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.
Requires students and certain other children to be annually vaccinated for influenza as condition of enrollment at public and private K-12 schools, preschools, child care centers, and institutions of higher education.
Requires students and certain other children to be annually vaccinated for influenza as condition of enrollment at public and private K-12 schools, preschools, child care centers, and institutions of higher education.
Requires students and certain other children to be annually vaccinated for influenza as condition of enrollment at public and private K-12 schools, preschools, child care centers, and institutions of higher education.
Amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students.