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NJ S3680
NJ S3680Requires 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
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
In Committee
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
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, as a condition of securing a new or renewal license or approval, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) require child care centers 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. The bill prohibits the DCF from issuing a regular license or approval to a center until it determines that the center has established the required notification procedures. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the DCF shall deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the center's license or approval if it determines that the center has not established the necessary notification procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 09/30/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3680 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3680_I1.HTM |
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