New Jersey State Sen. Joe Kyrillos (R- Monmouth/Middlesex) today said he will submit legislation requiring public universities to "opt in" to student activities or events that carry fees.
His legislation comes in response to mandatory student activities fees at Rutgers University being used to fund a $32, 000 speaking fee for Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi.
"Students ought not be forced to fund entertainment or events that they find objectionable," said Kyrillos. "There were a great deal of Rutgers students who I am certain were uninterested or flat out outraged by Ms. Polizzi's appearance on campus."
"Mandatory fees tacked on student tuition bills were used to pay a $32,000 speaking fee to a degenerate reality television star who offers neither useful advice nor any appreciable talents. Higher education is already a substantial burden to students without being forced to pay for entertainment they find offensive or uninteresting. If students can make a case for continued fees then let's find a methodology for appropriate checks and balances so that money is not wasted."
Kyrillos's bill would require that state universities in New Jersey provide for an active election on tuition forms to contribute to any student activities fund.
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