S 1968 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides categorical eligibility for subsidized child care services to certain child care workers.

S 1968 creates automatic eligibility for subsidized child care services in New Jersey for qualifying child care workers, regardless of their family income. It defines a "qualifying child care worker" as someone employed at least 20 hours weekly by a licensed child care center or registered provider. The bill requires the Human Services Commissioner to verify employment eligibility and secure necessary federal funding waivers to maintain program access. This directly affects child care staff seeking subsidized care for their own children, removing income barriers that previously applied. The policy change takes effect after implementation steps are completed.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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