Establishes Commission on High-Quality Affordable Early Childhood Care and Education; makes appropriation.

This bill creates a new Commission on High-Quality Affordable Early Childhood Care and Education within New Jersey's Department of Children and Families to improve access to care for children from birth to age five. The commission will consist of 19 members, including state officials and representatives from various sectors such as business, labor, and parent advocacy groups, who will work together to evaluate current funding gaps and develop a strategy for universal access. Its primary duties include assessing the state's existing systems, studying successful models from other states, and proposing sustainable financial solutions to ensure high-quality care is affordable for families while supporting childcare workers. The commission is authorized to hold public hearings across the state and will report its findings and recommendations directly to the Governor and the Legislature. Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation to fund the commission's operations and expenses.