New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4072: Extenuating circumstances, certain-adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.
What the bill says
An Act concerning withdrawal policies at public institutions of higher education and supplementing chapter 62 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:
An Act concerning withdrawal policies at public institutions of higher education and supplementing chapter 62 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. A public institution of higher education shall adopt a policy to permit a student to withdraw for an extenuating circumstance and receive a refund. b. The policy shall: (1) define extenuating circumstance, which shall include, but is not limited injury; hospitalization; and mental health and wellness; (2) include a provision to refund tuition and fees paid by the student for the semester in which the student withdraws if the extenuating circumstances inhibit the students ability to acquire an education at the institution; (3) establish criteria to determine whether a students ability to acquire an education has been inhibited by an extenuating circumstance; (4) include a provision that any student who withdraws in compliance with the policy and who has paid amounts for room, board, or fees is entitled to a refund of the portion of those charges attributable to the time period during which the facilities or services were not used by the student; and (5) explain that any refund payable to a student who is a financial aid recipient or State aid recipient is subject to the applicable State …
Sponsors
- Joseph P. Cryan (D, 20) · primary sponsor
- Robert W. Singer (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18)
Latest actions
- : REF SBA
- : REP 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SHI
Votes
- Senate Higher Education Committee: Reported favorably (October 5, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HIGHER EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is S4072?
- S4072 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Extenuating circumstances, certain-adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund.
- What does S4072 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning withdrawal policies at public institutions of higher education and supplementing chapter 62 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
- What is the status of S4072?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4072?
- Joseph P. Cryan (D, 20), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S4072?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4072
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