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S 501

Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer certain tuition benefit to spouse or dependent child.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Bramnick and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill allows National Guard members to transfer earned tuition benefits to spouses or dependent children, expanding educational support options for military families.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 501

Legislative bill overview

S 501 allows New Jersey National Guard members to transfer tuition benefits they've earned to their spouse or dependent children. The bill expands flexibility in how National Guard educational benefits can be used within families rather than limiting benefits solely to the service member.

Why is this important

Military recruitment and retention depend partly on competitive benefits packages. Allowing benefit transfers can make National Guard service more attractive to potential recruits by improving financial support for their families' education. This addresses a practical concern for service members who may prioritize their family's educational needs over personal degree completion.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost: Expanding benefit transferability could increase state education expenditures if more total benefits are claimed, requiring budget analysis of actual utilization rates
  • Equity questions: Other state employee groups (teachers, civil servants) may lack similar transfer provisions, raising fairness concerns about preferential treatment for National Guard members
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's language regarding "certain tuition benefits" may need clarification—which specific benefits qualify, and are there income or age limits for dependent children?

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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