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NJ A1200

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alexander Schnall

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Child care centers must establish procedures to notify parents or guardians when a child has an unexcused absence and determine the reason for the absence as a condition of licensure.

  • The Department of Children and Families cannot issue a new or renewal license to any center until it verifies the center has established the required notification procedures.

  • DCF must deny, revoke, or refuse to renew a center's license if the center fails to establish the required absence notification procedures.

  • The bill supplements existing law P.L.2020, c.152 (C.30:5B-15.2) and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires child care centers to establish procedures to notify parents or guardians in event of unexcused child absence as condition of licensure.

Commerce and Economic Development

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Economic Development3/16/2026
Children, Families and Food Security Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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