A 1843 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.

This bill redirects 10% of the portion of Green Acres funding currently allocated to local governments for land acquisition and development (specifically, 10% of the 38% set aside for local grants/loans) toward building "completely inclusive playgrounds." It directly affects local government units (towns, cities, counties) seeking state funding for public recreation projects. The key mechanism changes the allocation formula to require that this specific portion of funds be used exclusively for playgrounds designed to accommodate children of all abilities, including those with disabilities. This represents a concrete policy shift from general land development to targeted funding for inclusive recreational infrastructure.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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