Requires eligible children from birth to five to receive early intervention services.
This bill expands New Jersey's early intervention services program to cover eligible children from birth through age five (previously only up to age two). It requires the Department of Health to provide services for infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays or disabilities, aligning with federal Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The key mechanism is mandating the Department to seek federal funding waivers or plan amendments to finance the expanded age range, ensuring continued federal support for the program. This directly affects families of children with developmental needs who would now qualify for services through age five.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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P
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
P
Troy Singleton
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Renee Burgess
DDemocratic
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