The bill establishes a requirement for public institutions of higher education in New Jersey to readmit undergraduate students who have withdrawn due to service in the uniformed services, including the Armed Forces and National Guard or Reserve. Upon readmission, these students must be reinstated with the same academic status they held prior to their withdrawal. The readmission process is initiated by a written request from the student for the next academic semester, and institutions are prohibited from charging any application or other fees related to this request.

This legislation aims to support service members by ensuring their educational opportunities are preserved despite their military commitments. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full academic year following its enactment, which was approved on March 7, 2025.