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NJ S2202
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Office of Women's Services within the New Jersey Department of Corrections to address the specific needs of female inmates
- Requires the office to ensure policies, programs, and services for medical treatment (including prenatal care), mental health treatment (including trauma from physical or sexual abuse), substance abuse treatment, parenting, and child reunification
- Mandates specific support for female inmates who are pregnant, have given birth while incarcerated, recently gave birth prior to incarceration, or are breastfeeding
- The office director will be appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, serving during the appointing Governor's term
- Takes effect on the first day of the tenth month after enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Eduction1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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