Section 18A:71B-35 - Legislative findings and declarationsThe Legislature finds and declares that:
a. This State is committed to making world-class education accessible and affordable for all New Jersey students;b. When families save for college education, they are making an important investment in the future for themselves and the young people of this State;c. Incentives are needed to encourage families to save for college education;d. The "Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996," Pub.L. 104-188, amended the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide for favorable tax treatment for qualified college savings programs and participants in the programs; ande. In addition to favorable federal tax treatment for a college savings program and its participants, it is desirable to provide favorable State tax treatment, as a special incentive for student beneficiaries to attend college in this State.