New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 2216 — Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.

Last action — REP/SCA 2RS

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a tuition reimbursement program for students at private postsecondary schools.

This legislation creates a fund to reimburse students at private postsecondary institutions if their school closes or becomes insolvent. Private career schools must contribute to this fund based on student enrollment.

What this means for you
  • Students: If your school closes, you can apply for tuition reimbursement from the state's established fund.

Summary

Schools, private postsecondary-establishes tuition reimbursement program

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/SCA 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2216 do?
Schools, private postsecondary-establishes tuition reimbursement program
Who sponsors S 2216?
S 2216 is sponsored by Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2216?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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