Bill Text: NJ S2555 | 2018-2019 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Allows dependent students whose parents or guardians hold H-1B visas to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education provided they meet certain criteria. *

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-21 - Approved P.L.2019, c.411. [S2555 Detail]

Download: New_Jersey-2018-S2555-Amended.html

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[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 2555

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

218th LEGISLATURE

 

INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2018

 

 

Sponsored by:

Senator  VIN GOPAL

District 11 (Monmouth)

Senator  M. TERESA RUIZ

District 29 (Essex)

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

     Allows dependent students whose parents or guardians hold H-1B visas to qualify for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education provided they meet certain criteria.

 

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

     As reported by the Senate Higher Education Committee on June 6, 2019, with amendments.

  

An Act concerning tuition rates for certain students and supplementing P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4).

 

     Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

 

     1.    Notwithstanding any provision of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4) or any other section of law to the contrary, a dependent student whose parent or guardian holds an ¹[H1] H-1B¹ visa shall be exempt from paying out-of-State tuition at a public institution of higher education provided the student meets the conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4).

 

     2.    This act shall take effect immediately.