NJ S2403

Bill

Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.

Introduced
03/24/2022

In Committee
03/24/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that an institution of higher education in the State, which offers child care services to students enrolled in the institution, may not charge a student who receives a voucher under the New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) Program an amount for the child care services that exceeds the amount of the program voucher. The NJCK Program, under regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Services at N.J.A.C.10:15-5.1 et seq., provides eligible families with necessary child care services through the Child Care Resource & Referral Agency in the county where the family resides. A family is eligible for the program if the family meets certain income guidelines.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits an institution of higher education in the State that provides child care services to its students from charging a student who receives a child care voucher under the "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for the child care services that exceeds the amount of the program voucher. The "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" is a government program that provides eligible families with necessary child care services through the Child Care Resource & Referral Agency in the county where the family resides, based on certain income guidelines.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 03/24/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2403

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2403
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2403_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2403_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A3010	Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.	Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee	Carry Over
A4084	Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Same As
S1646	Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee	Carry Over

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