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NJ S2617
Bill
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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