This bill mandates that public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must readmit undergraduate students who have withdrawn due to service in the uniformed services, including the Armed Forces and National Guard or Reserve, without any loss of academic status. The readmission process requires a written request from the student for the next academic semester following their request, and institutions are prohibited from charging any application or other fees related to this readmission.

The bill aims to ensure that students who serve in the military can seamlessly return to their education without financial barriers or academic penalties. It 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.