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S 3300

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.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Corrado

New Jersey bill extends tuition assistance eligibility to law enforcement officers retired due to disability, enabling enrollment at public or accredited private colleges.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 3300

Legislative bill overview

S 3300 expands tuition assistance eligibility to include former law enforcement officers who retired due to disability. Currently, such officers may lack access to educational support programs available to other populations. The bill would allow these individuals to attend public colleges or licensed private institutions with tuition assistance.

Why is this important

Disability retirement from law enforcement can create financial hardship, particularly for officers who cannot continue their careers. Access to tuition assistance could enable career transitions, skills retraining, or degree completion, improving economic stability for this population. This addresses a specific gap in existing educational support programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding source: The bill doesn't specify how tuition assistance will be funded, raising questions about budget impact and whether existing education programs will be redirected or new appropriations required
  • Eligibility scope: "Disability" retirement is undefined—clarification needed on whether all disability retirements qualify or only service-connected disabilities, and how this compares to other veteran or public employee benefits
  • Duplication concerns: Potential overlap with existing federal VA education benefits, worker's compensation programs, or other state disability support may create redundancy or coordination issues

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

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