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NJ S3269
NJ S3269Requires 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 requires child care centers, as a condition for obtaining or renewing their license or approval from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), to implement a procedure for notifying parents or guardians if a child is unexcusedly absent and to investigate the reason for that absence, following specific guidelines from a previous law (P.L.2020, c.152). The DCF will not issue a license or approval until it confirms these notification procedures are in place, and conversely, the DCF will deny, revoke, or refuse to renew a center's license or approval if these procedures are not established, ensuring that parents are informed about their child's attendance.
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 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3269 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3269_I1.HTM |
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