S 3544·NJ·senate
Establishes Teaching Scholars Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
In CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Turner, Shirley K.
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Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SHI
Feb 19, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a Teaching Scholars Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. It offers eligible New Jersey residents up to $50,000 of loan repayment in exchange for five years of full‑time public‑school teaching. The goal is to help close the state’s projected teacher shortage.
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