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NJ S2959

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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