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NJ A3451
NJ A3451Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 requires the Commissioner of Human Services to establish a quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers who are part of the state's subsidized child care assistance program and have received a rating through Grow NJ Kids, which is the state's child care quality and improvement system. This means that providers who meet certain quality standards under Grow NJ Kids will receive increased payments. The bill also directs the commissioner to seek any necessary state plan amendments or federal waivers to implement this system and ensure continued federal funding for child care assistance for eligible low-to-moderate income families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Yvonne Lopez (D)*,
Eliana Pintor Marin (D)*,
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3451 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3451_I1.HTM |
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