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NJ A2245

NJ A2245
Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of Human Services to provide registered family child care providers who participate in the State's subsidized child care assistance program and are rated under the Grow NJ Kids initiative, with enhanced reimbursements under the tiered, quality-based reimbursement system established pursuant to the State's child care quality and improvement system, Grow NJ Kids. This bill additionally directs the commissioner to apply for any State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the reimbursement system established therein and to ensure continued federal financial participation for subsidized child care programs for qualified low-to-moderate income families.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of Human Services to provide registered family child care providers who participate in the State's subsidized child care assistance program and are rated under the Grow NJ Kids initiative with enhanced reimbursements under the tiered, quality-based reimbursement system established by the Grow NJ Kids program. The bill also requires the commissioner to apply for any necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement the reimbursement system and ensure continued federal financial participation in subsidized child care programs for qualified low-to-moderate income families.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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