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NJ A3602
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Tennille McCoy
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) as a supplemental addition to the fiscal year 2024 budget
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Funds diagnostic assessments and counseling services for children at the Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University in New Brunswick
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The clinic, jointly established by NJCTS and Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, provides psychological assessments, social-emotional skills groups, and individual/family therapy for patients with Tourette Syndrome
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Services are offered on a sliding scale basis for individuals and families with demonstrated financial need
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CDC data from 2022 indicates one in 50 children ages 5-14 have a persistent tic disorder, including Tourette Syndrome
Legislative Description
Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
2/12/2024