TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed into law a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) that expands academic grading options for the dependents of military service members enrolled in New Jersey colleges and universities.
The legislation allows students who are dependents of active-duty service members to choose how their coursework is graded if military obligations disrupt their academic progress.
“New Jersey is home to thousands of military families who are subject to unplanned obligations that can uproot their lives,” said Sen. Space. “Now, with the governor’s signature, we’re extending that same courtesy to their dependents to ensure they receive the flexibility and support they deserve.”
Under the new law, if a student has completed at least 55% of a course, they may select from four grading outcomes: a letter grade, pass/fail, incomplete, or withdrawal. If less than 55% of the course has been completed, the student may choose either an incomplete grade, with faculty approval, or withdrawal.
The measure aligns grading flexibility for military dependents with options already available to service members.