NJ S3793

Expands eligibility for Work First New Jersey cash assistance to include individuals enrolled in higher education institutions, who were previously excluded solely on that basis.

Excludes federal and state income tax refunds, homestead rebates, and child support pass-through payments from income calculations when determining benefit eligibility.

Increases earned income disregards for employed recipients, providing 100% disregard for the first two months of employment (up from one month), followed by 75% for six cumulative months, then 50% thereafter.

Expands the definition of "eligible immigrant" to include any individual lawfully present in the United States, including DACA recipients, regardless of their date of entry.

Requires annual reporting on program caseloads, sanctions, case closures, application denials, and employment outcomes, with data broken down by county to improve program performance and reduce deep poverty rates.