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.
This bill prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities that offer on-campus child care and accept New Jersey Cares for Kids (NJCK) Program vouchers from charging student-parents more than the voucher amount for child care services. It directly affects student-parents enrolled at participating institutions who receive NJCK vouchers, ensuring they pay no out-of-pocket costs beyond the voucher value. The key provision requires institutions to cover any difference between the voucher amount and actual child care costs, preventing additional fees. The NJCK Program provides child care assistance to eligible low-income families, and this bill ensures student-parents using the program at higher education institutions don't face unexpected expenses.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Pam Lampitt
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