A3442

Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for certain children, youth, and family services organizations.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3442 establishes annual cost of living adjustments for children, youth, and family services organizations based on the Consumer Price.

New Jersey A3442 mandates that contracts between the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and children, youth, and family services organizations include annual cost of living adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. These adjustments aim to ensure that essential services remain fully funded and sustainable, and that staff providing these services are appropriately compensated. The DCF is required to announce the rate of the increase on October 1 of each year.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

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