A3436

Establishes Task Force on Child Care Deserts in New Jersey.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a task force to study and recommend solutions for child care deserts in New Jersey.

The bill establishes the Task Force on Child Care Deserts in New Jersey within the Department of Children and Families. The task force will study and evaluate factors contributing to child care deserts, including geographic proximity of licensed child care centers, parental labor force participation, demographic characteristics, public investments, tuition rates, and infrastructure. The task force will issue a report to the Governor and the Legislature within six months of its organization and will expire 30 days after the report's issuance.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee