S 2839 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to review reimbursement rates paid to child care providers in the state's child care assistance program. The review must ensure rates adequately compensate providers offering non-traditional hours (like early mornings or late evenings), which currently aren't fully covered under existing rates. If the review finds rates inadequate, DHS must seek federal funding through specific mechanisms to cover these extended hours. DHS must then publish a written report online and provide copies to participating providers, with the bill expiring upon report issuance.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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