New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3090

Introduced
4/11/24  

Caption

Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Impact

The implementation of this bill may have significant implications for both employers and employees. Qualifying employers will have an added responsibility to communicate crucial information regarding the PSLF program, which may require changes to existing onboarding and training protocols. By mandating notifications, the bill seeks to promote engagement with the PSLF program, potentially increasing participation rates among eligible employees and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the loan forgiveness initiative.

Summary

Senate Bill S3090 requires employers designated as qualifying employers under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to provide notifications to eligible employees during their employment benefits explanation. This bill aims to ensure that newly hired employees are informed about the PSLF program, including the necessary eligibility criteria they must meet to qualify. The notification process is intended to increase awareness among employees about their potential options for loan forgiveness, thereby supporting those in public service roles.

Contention

While proponents argue that this bill will help empower employees by providing important information that may assist them in managing their student loan debts, there may be concerns regarding the additional administrative burden placed on employers. Some critics could also argue that mandatory notifications might not guarantee that all employees thoroughly understand the complexities of the PSLF program and the requirements needed to benefit from it.

Companion Bills

NJ A2131

Same As Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ A1586

Carry Over Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ S3015

Carry Over Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3015

Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ A1586

Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ A2131

Requires certain employers to provide certain employees with notifications concerning federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ S1734

Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ S929

Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ A3689

Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ A4327

Requires State agencies to enroll State employees into federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

NJ A2171

Requires State agencies to enroll State employees into federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

NJ A2158

Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

NJ S2568

Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Similar Bills

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