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NJ A4840
NJ A4840Requires child care centers to establish procedures to notify parents or guardians in event of unexcused child absence as condition of licensure.
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Introduced
09/23/2024
09/23/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill mandates that, as a condition of securing a new or renewal license or approval, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) require a child care center to establish a procedure to notify the parent or guardian of a child enrolled at the center in the event of the child's unexcused absence and to determine the reason for the absence pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2020, c.152 (C.30:5B-15.2). Specifically, the bill prohibits the DCF to issue a regular license or approval to a center until it determines that the center has established the notification procedures required pursuant to provisions of the bill. The bill also stipulates that the DCF is to deny, revoke or refuse to renew the center's license or approval, as appropriate, if it determines that a center has not established the notification procedures required under the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that child care centers, as a condition of securing a new or renewal license or approval from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), must establish a procedure to notify the parent or guardian of a child enrolled at the center in the event of the child's unexcused absence and to determine the reason for the absence pursuant to the provisions of existing law. The bill prohibits DCF from issuing a regular license or approval to a center until it determines that the center has established the required notification procedures, and it requires DCF to deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the center's license or approval if it determines that the center has not established the procedures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 09/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4840 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4840_I1.HTM |
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