Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Impact
This legislation would amend existing laws in New Jersey to establish a framework for tuition assistance specifically catered to retired law enforcement who retired in good standing due to disability. The state would reimburse educational institutions for tuition costs not covered by other federal or state grants. Such policy initiatives are seen as a way to alleviate the financial burdens that disabled retired officers may face while seeking education or retraining for new careers.
Summary
Senate Bill 3300 aims to provide tuition assistance to retired law enforcement officers who left their positions due to disability. The bill stipulates that eligible officers can attend courses at public and proprietary institutions of higher education at no cost for up to 16 credits per semester. This generous support is aimed at enabling these officers to further their education and improve their career prospects post-retirement while recognizing their service and sacrifices made during their careers in law enforcement.
Contention
While the bill appears beneficial for those who have served in law enforcement, there may be concerns related to fiscal implications on the state's budget, especially considering reimbursement obligations for tuition. Discussions could arise regarding eligibility criteria, especially how to determine if an officer retired 'in good standing' and whether the definition of 'disability' is sufficiently clear and inclusive. Overall, the bill aims to support former officers, but debates may circle around the sustainability of funding such programs.
Carry Over
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Carry Over
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Same As
Provides that former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.