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NJ S2344

Bill

Status

Passed

7/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $54.5 million in federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund money to the Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation for child care provider grants and technical assistance through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority

  • Provides grants to licensed child care providers for facilities improvements on a rolling basis, with up to 2.5% of funds available for administrative costs

  • Designates the Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation as the state's grant manager for federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds, responsible for federal compliance and reporting to the U.S. Department of the Treasury

  • Allows the division to transfer uncommitted funds to other uses authorized under the act, with five days' notice required to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee before any transfer

  • Amends P.L.2021, c.144 (Child Care Revitalization Act) and took effect immediately upon approval on July 26, 2024

Legislative Description

Limits availability of Child Care Facilities Improvement Program grants funded through Child Care Revitalization Act to licensed child care centers.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.50.

7/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/6/2024
State and Local Government3/18/2024
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/29/2024

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