New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A4645: Undocumented students, instit of higher ed-concerns tuition & cert finan asst
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
Revises law permitting undocumented students to pay in-State tuition rate at public institution of higher education and receive certain student financial assistance.
What the bill says
An Act concerning tuition rates and student financial assistance for undocumented students, amending various parts of the statutory law, and repealing P.L.2018, c.12.
From the introduced text, March 10, 2026:
An Act concerning tuition rates and student financial assistance for undocumented students, amending various parts of the statutory law, and repealing P.L.2018, c.12. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4) is amended to read as follows: 1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien within the meaning of section 101 (a)(15) of the "Immigration and Nationality Act" (8 U.S.C. s.1101(a)(15)), shall be exempt from paying out-of-State tuition at a public institution of higher education if the student: (1) attended high school in this State for three or more years; (2) graduated from a high school in this State or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in this State; (3) registers as an entering student or is currently enrolled in a public institution of higher education not earlier than the fall semester of the 2013-2014 academic year; and (4) [in the case of a person without lawful immigration status, files an affidavit with the institution of higher education stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his immigration status or will file an application as soon as he is eligible to do so] [ADDED: is a citizen of the United …
Sponsors
- Gregory E. Myhre (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Erik Peterson (R, 23) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AHI
Subjects: HIGHER EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is A4645?
- A4645 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Undocumented students, instit of higher ed-concerns tuition & cert finan asst.
- What does A4645 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning tuition rates and student financial assistance for undocumented students, amending various parts of the statutory law, and repealing P.L.2018, c.12.
- What is the status of A4645?
- In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AHI (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored A4645?
- Gregory E. Myhre (R, 9), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for A4645?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4645
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