NJ A4084

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
05/26/2022

In Committee
05/26/2022

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 and accepts vouchers under the New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) Program will not charge a student who receives a voucher under that 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 institutions of higher education in New Jersey that provide child care services to students and accept vouchers from the New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) program from charging student-parents an amount for child care that exceeds the voucher amount. The NJCK program, which is regulated by the Department of Human Services, 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 (2)

Pam Lampitt (D)*, Annette Chaparro (D),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 05/26/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4084

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4084
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4500/4084_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4500/4084_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
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
S2403	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	Same As

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