This bill mandates that public institutions of higher education in New Jersey must readmit undergraduate students who have withdrawn due to their service in the uniformed services, including the Armed Forces and National Guard or Reserve. The readmission must occur with the same academic status the student held prior to their withdrawal. Students seeking readmission must submit a written request for the next academic semester following their request, and institutions are prohibited from charging any application or other fees related to this readmission process.

The legislation aims to ensure that students who serve in the military can seamlessly return to their academic pursuits without financial barriers or loss of academic standing. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full academic year following its enactment.