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NJ S2959
Bill
Status
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to expand the MyNJHelps web platform within 365 days to include all State-administered public assistance programs, not just SNAP, WFNJ, and NJFamilyCare.
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Mandates creation of a single application through which residents can apply for all public assistance programs including healthcare, food, cash, child care, housing, and utility assistance.
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Establishes MyNJHelps as the centralized online resource where applicants can access program information, submit applications, and check application status for all means-tested benefit programs.
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Preserves existing administrative authority of each agency while requiring data sharing agreements to give all administering agencies access to applicant information for eligibility determinations.
Legislative Description
Requires second enrollment count for determining State school aid.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/14/2024