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A 508

Relates to increasing the maximum years of study under the tuition assistance program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 7 co-sponsors

Raises the max years of state tuition assistance, expanding aid for students who need more time to finish their degree and for the colleges that administer the program.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 508

Summary of Bill A 508

Overview

Bill A 508, introduced January 8, 2025, would relate to the state tuition assistance program by increasing the maximum years of study for which students are eligible to receive assistance. The bill has been referred to the Higher Education committee and is in the early stage of the legislative process.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to broaden access to tuition assistance by extending how many years a student can receive aid for eligible study.
  • The change is intended to support students who may require more time to complete their degree or program, potentially reducing barriers related to funding duration.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Increase the maximum years of study eligible under the state tuition assistance program.
  • (Note: The available information does not specify the exact new limit or any transitional rules; the bill’s text would detail these specifics, if enacted.)

Who Would Be Affected

  • Students currently or prospectively eligible for the state tuition assistance program, particularly those who may require additional years of study beyond the current maximum.
  • Higher education institutions that administer or interact with the tuition assistance program.
  • The state department or office responsible for administering the tuition assistance program (inferred from the committee assignment to Higher Education), and related administrative processes.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to Higher Education (listed twice in the provided actions, both on January 8, 2025).
  • Current stage: Early-stage, pending committee review and potential amendments, floor debate, and votes.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Khaleel Anderson.
  • Co-sponsors: Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Catalina Cruz, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Al Taylor, David Weprin, Harvey Epstein, Anna Kelles.

Related Legislation

  • A 7323 (prior-session) and A 1179 (prior-session) are listed as related Assembly bills.
  • S 3779 (companion, Senate) listed (two references indicating a companion measure exists).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Fiscal and administrative impact: Not specified in the information provided. Passage could require additional funding or adjustments to program administration if the longer eligibility period increases enrollment duration.
  • Policy context: Aligns with efforts to expand financial aid flexibility for students pursuing higher education.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings by the Higher Education panel, potential amendments, and subsequent floor votes in the Assembly and, if advanced, consideration by the Senate (as indicated by companion/S-related bills).

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize budgeting implications or compare A 508 with its related bills (A 7323, A 1179, S 3779) once more details are available.

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

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