NJ A3602

Bill

Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.

Introduced
02/12/2024

In Committee
02/12/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This FY 2024 supplemental appropriation provides $250,000 to the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) to support diagnostic assessments and counseling services for children at the Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The clinic, established jointly by the NJCTS and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), provides psychological assessments, social-emotional skills groups, and individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with Tourette Syndrome. The clinic offers sliding scale rates for services delivered to individuals and families with demonstrated financial need. According to a 2022 data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 50 children between the ages of five and 14 years have a persistent tic disorder, including Tourette Syndrome.

AI Summary

This bill provides a $250,000 supplemental appropriation to the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) to support diagnostic assessments and counseling services for children at the Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The clinic, jointly established by NJCTS and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), offers psychological assessments, social-emotional skills groups, and individual and family therapy for individuals with Tourette Syndrome, with sliding scale rates for those with demonstrated financial need. This funding comes in response to data showing that one in 50 children between the ages of 5 and 14 have a persistent tic disorder, including Tourette Syndrome.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Roy Freiman (D)*, Tennille McCoy (D)*, Aura Dunn (R), Michele Matsikoudis (R), Jessica Ramirez (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/12/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3602

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3602
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3602_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1643	Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Same As
S4108	Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over

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