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NJ S4013

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State subsidy payments to licensed child care providers and registered family day care providers must be based on the number of enrolled eligible children, not on actual daily attendance

  • Enrollment counts for subsidy calculations will be taken twice yearly, on October 15 and April 15

  • The Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services is responsible for implementing this payment structure

  • The Commissioner of Human Services must apply for any necessary federal waivers or state plan amendments to maintain federal funding for child care programs under the new system

  • Applies to both licensed child care providers under P.L.1983, c.492 and family day care providers registered under the Family Day Care Provider Registration Act

Legislative Description

Requires State provider subsidy payments for child care services to be based on enrollment.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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