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NJ A5824

NJ A5824
Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.


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Introduced
12/04/2023
In Committee
12/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of New Americans (ONA) within the New Jersey Department of Human Services. The ONA will serve as a centralized hub for expertise and data on immigrants, refugees, and their children (referred to as "New Americans") in the state. The ONA will engage in programs, initiatives, and policies focused on the successful integration of New Americans, provide technical assistance and training to other state agencies on effective and equitable engagement with New Americans, and administer various services for New Americans, including refugee resettlement, health and wellbeing support, and legal services. The bill also outlines the ONA's role in directly engaging with immigrant and refugee communities, as well as supporting and advising state agencies on community engagement and outreach to improve accessibility of state programs and information for New Americans.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 12/04/2023)

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