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NJ A4544
Bill
Status
10/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alexander Schnall
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's child care assistance program eligibility to include full-time graduate students and full-time post-graduate students who meet income, asset, and residency requirements
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Defines eligible students as those accepted to and enrolled in good standing at a public or private institution of higher education pursuing graduate or post-graduate studies
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Implementation is subject to availability of funds appropriated in the annual appropriations act
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Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for federal waivers or State plan amendments to secure federal funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant
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Takes effect immediately upon approval (signed October 1, 2025 as P.L. 2025, Chapter 148)
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility requirements of State's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.148.
10/1/2025