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NJ A1656

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Lampitt

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities that offer child care services from charging student-parents more than the voucher amount if the student receives a voucher under the New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) Program

  • Applies only to higher education institutions that both provide child care to enrolled students and accept NJCK Program vouchers

  • The NJCK Program provides child care assistance to families who meet certain income guidelines, administered through county Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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