NJ S2488

Bill

Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that an institution of higher education in the State which offers child care services to students enrolled in the institution and accepts vouchers under the New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) Program will not charge a student who receives a voucher under that program an amount for the child care services that exceeds the amount of the program voucher. The NJCK Program, under regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Services at N.J.A.C.10:15-5.1 et seq., provides eligible families with necessary child care services through the Child Care Resource & Referral Agency in the county where the family resides. A family is eligible for the program if the family meets certain income guidelines.

AI Summary

This bill ensures that colleges and universities in New Jersey that provide child care services and participate in the "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" (NJCK) cannot charge student parents more for child care than the amount covered by their NJCK voucher. The NJCK Program, overseen by the Commissioner of Human Services, offers child care assistance to eligible families, determined by income guidelines, through local Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2488

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2488
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2488_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1656	Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Carry Over
S3109	Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee	Carry Over

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