This bill amends current New Jersey law regarding in-State tuition for military personnel and their families. It expands the definition of eligible individuals to include the spouses and dependents of United States military service members who are living in New Jersey and attending public institutions of higher education. The bill stipulates that if a military service member is relocated out of state due to their continued military service, their spouse or dependent will still be considered a resident of New Jersey for tuition purposes, provided they were enrolled in a public institution in New Jersey before the relocation and maintain continuous enrollment.

The changes to the law specifically insert provisions that ensure the in-State tuition classification applies to military spouses and dependents, thereby protecting their educational opportunities despite the service member's relocation. This amendment aims to support military families by providing them with stability in their educational pursuits, even when faced with the challenges of military transfers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:62-4.1