TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Sgt. Robert Andrzejczak to allow veterans attending a public college or university in New Jersey to pay in-state tuition rates has been signed into law.
The law (A-3967), to be known as the “New Jersey Tuition Equality for America’s Military (NJTEAM) Act,” will allow a veteran or covered individual attending a public institution of higher education in New Jersey while living in New Jersey to be considered a resident of the state for the purpose of determining tuition, regardless of the veteran’s or covered individual’s state of residence.
A “veteran” means a person who has served on active duty in Uniformed Services of the United States and was discharged or released and who qualifies for education assistance under federal law. A “covered individual” means an individual, such as a veteran’s spouse or children eligible for education assistance under federal law by virtue of their relationship to a veteran.
“For my fellow veterans, the transition to civilian life can be challenging,” said Andrzejczak (D-Cape May/Atlantic/Cumberland), a U.S. Army veteran who served and was wounded in Iraq. “With this law, we’ll rightfully be giving veterans a helping hand and showing respect for their sacrifices and bravery in protecting our freedoms. An education is the road to a better future, so let’s make it easier for our veterans – who have given so much to our country – to obtain one.”
Marmora – Democrats step right over their victimized constituents for the optics of bending over backwards for criminal aliens! This party is run by extremist and is certainly going by the way of The Whigs!
