# New Jersey A4878: Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation.

New Jersey A4878, Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation., is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Ellen J. Park (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic), Cleopatra G. Tucker (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-06-30 (Substituted by S3052 (1R)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A4878
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-10-17
- Last action: 2025-06-30, Substituted by S3052 (1R)
- Sponsors: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic), Cleopatra G. Tucker (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Cleopatra G. Tucker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Atkins, Reginald W.
- Cosponsor: Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dawn Fantasia (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matsikoudis, Michele
- Cosponsor: Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ramirez, Jessica
- Cosponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Torrissi, Michael
- Cosponsor: Michael Venezia (Democratic), House

## Actions (4)

- 2025-06-30: Substituted by S3052 (1R) (House)
- 2025-06-12: Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2025-01-23: Reported, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (House)
- 2024-10-17: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2025-07-01: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_I1.PDF)
- Assembly Higher Education Substitute (6/12/25), 2025-06-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S2.PDF)
- Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Substitute (1/23/25), 2025-01-24: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed)
- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
- S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Supers… (signed)

## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_I1.PDF)
- [Assembly Higher Education Substitute (6/12/25) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S2.HTM)
- [Assembly Higher Education Substitute (6/12/25) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S2.PDF)
- [Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Substitute (1/23/25) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Substitute (1/23/25) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A5000/4878_S1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4878-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).