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A 3965

Relates to contracting for certain construction projects by public housing authorities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal and 1 co-sponsor

Requires NJ public colleges/universities to adopt next year's tuition and fees in Spring after the Governor's budget release, to boost campus input.

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Bill Summary · A 3965

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3965 (Introduced Version)

Note on scope: The bill information header mentions contracting for construction projects by public housing authorities, but the introduced text of A 3965 concerns tuition and fee schedules for public institutions of higher education. This summary reflects the introduced content focused on higher education tuition/fee timing.

Overview

  • Purpose: To require governing boards of public colleges and universities in New Jersey to adopt their tuition and fee schedules for the upcoming academic year during the Spring semester, specifically after the Governor’s recommended budget is released. The measure is intended to ensure campus communities have greater opportunity to participate in and influence these decisions.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon enactment.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1 (Timing of Tuition/Fees Adoption)
    • Governing boards must adopt the tuition and fee schedule for the ensuing academic year during the Spring semester.
    • Adoption must occur after the Governor’s recommended budget is released.
    • The provision applies to schedules adopted pursuant to subsection c. of section 6 of P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-6) or any other applicable law.
    • The intent is to align tuition/fee-setting with the period when the campus community is present to participate in or respond to proposed changes.
  • Section 2 (Effective Date)
    • The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Who Is Affected

  • Public institutions of higher education in New Jersey and their governing boards.
  • University and college administrators, faculty, students, and other members of the campus community who participate in or are affected by tuition and fee decisions.
  • Potentially affected job roles include financial officers, budget committees, and student government representatives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative History:
    • Introduced in the Assembly on March 4, 2024.
    • Initially referred to the Assembly Higher Education Committee.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal.
    • Co-sponsor: Al Taylor.
  • Related/Companion Legislation:
    • Senate companions: S 2831 and S 6672 (listed as related).

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s stated objective emphasizes transparency and stakeholder involvement by scheduling tuition/fee decisions at a time when broader campus participation is feasible.
  • If enacted, institutions would have to adjust internal calendars to ensure Spring adoption following the Governor’s budget release.
  • The provided information shows a potential discrepancy in the bill’s stated title versus the introduced content (the header mentions contracting for construction projects by public housing authorities, while the introduced text addresses tuition/fees). Readers should verify the final bill language and committee materials for the exact scope.

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

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