NJ A5185

Converts the one-time $1,000,000 appropriation for the Direct Support Professional Career Development Program into an annual appropriation beginning in Fiscal Year 2026

Requires annual distribution of fellowship funding to cover living expenses for individuals participating in the program

Provides ongoing funding to support existing direct support professionals with costs associated with furthering their education

Caps administrative expenses at no more than 10 percent of appropriated funds

Program operates through the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development at Centers for Workforce Innovation