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NJ S2617

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Council for Community Recovery and Family Success as an independent 25-member body within the Department of Community Affairs, comprising eight ex-officio state commissioners/executives and 17 public members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker.

  • Directs the council to develop a statewide initiative promoting infant, child, youth, and family well-being based on four pillars: positive family relationships, safety and financial security, quality education, and good health.

  • Requires the council to advocate for a State Bill of Rights for Infants, Children, Youth, and Families modeled on the United Nations Treaty on the Rights of the Child.

  • Mandates establishment of community recovery and family success councils in each of New Jersey's 21 counties to assess local needs and develop preventive services.

  • Appropriates $4.0 million from the General Fund for implementation over three fiscal years, with unexpended funds retained and eligible for investment.

Legislative Description

Directs Commissioner of Education to establish three-year pilot program to increase reading levels of certain students; appropriates $1 million.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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