New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 609: Permits cosigners to student loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to make payments on loans; allows gross income tax deduction for certain payments under NJCLASS Loan Program.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 609 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits cosigners to student loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to make payments on loans; allows gross income tax deduction for certain payments under NJCLASS Loan Program. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic), Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gary Schaer (Democratic); Anthony Verrelli (Democratic).