New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3723

Introduced
10/7/24  

Caption

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent over prior academic year.

Impact

The implementation of SB 3723 could significantly influence state legislation concerning education funding and tuition regulation. By limiting the allowable tuition increase, the bill not only aims to protect students from rapid tuition hikes but also compels public institutions to seek alternate funding sources or adjust their budgets to accommodate their expenses without placing additional financial burdens on students. Institutions may have to prioritize financial planning and innovations in operations to enhance their costs and efficiency while adhering to the new tuition limitation.

Summary

Senate Bill 3723 seeks to address the rising costs of higher education by capping tuition increases at public institutions for resident undergraduate students. Specifically, the bill stipulates that no public institution may raise resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent compared to the tuition rates from the previous academic year. This measure aims to provide some financial relief to students and families by ensuring that tuition increases remain manageable and predictable, in an environment where educational costs have seen exponential growth over the years.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding the bill include concerns regarding the financial sustainability of public institutions. Some critics argue that capping tuition increases could limit the ability of these institutions to maintain or improve the quality of education and services offered to students. Furthermore, there are discussions about how this bill may impact state funding for higher education, as institutions may rely more heavily on state appropriations to balance their budgets if tuition revenue is capped. Balancing affordability and institutional resources is a contentious debate, making the discourse around SB 3723 a focal point of interest among legislators and stakeholders.

Companion Bills

NJ A4538

Same As Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent over prior academic year.

Previously Filed As

NJ A4538

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than two percent over prior academic year.

NJ S2727

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than four percent over prior academic year.

NJ S2165

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than 4 percent over the prior academic year.

NJ A2639

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees by more than 4% over the prior academic year.

NJ A1038

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees by more than 4% over the prior academic year.

NJ A853

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

NJ S2711

Prohibits public institution of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

NJ S274

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

NJ A1009

Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.

NJ S2004

Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

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