S 3075 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish grant program to encourage municipalities to develop recreational sports and STEM programs for children; appropriates $10 million.

This bill creates a $10 million grant program requiring New Jersey municipalities to develop recreational sports and STEM programs for children. Municipalities must apply for a dollar-for-dollar match, covering costs like equipment, staff, and program materials, with priority given to free or low-cost programs in public spaces like libraries. It directly affects local governments and children by funding activities such as robot-building and 3D printing, aiming to improve physical/mental health and workforce readiness. Participating municipalities must report annual program details and participation data to the state for public review.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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