New Jersey S2238 mandates that school districts allocate at least 50% of preschool placements to licensed child care providers.

New Jersey S2238 requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to ensure that at least 50% of preschool pupil placements are provided at licensed child care provider programs. The remaining placements will be offered in district programs and Head Start programs. The bill allows for a waiver from these requirements if sufficient placements are unavailable, subject to approval by the Department of Education. This act will take effect in the first full school year following its enactment.

New Jersey S2238 mandates that school districts allocate at least 50% of preschool placements to licensed child care providers.

New Jersey S2238 requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to ensure that at least 50% of preschool pupil placements are provided at licensed child care provider programs. The remaining placements will be offered in district programs and Head Start programs. The bill allows for a waiver from these requirements if sufficient placements are unavailable, subject to approval by the Department of Education. This act will take effect in the first full school year following its enactment.