A3701

Establishes grant program for constructing kitchen facilities in licensed child care centers; appropriates $1,000,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3701 establishes a grant program for constructing kitchen facilities in licensed child care centers, with an appropriation of $1,000,000.

New Jersey A3701 creates a grant program for licensed child care centers to build kitchen facilities, aiming to educate children about nutrition and healthy eating. Centers must submit applications detailing their needs, curriculum, and kitchen design. The Commissioner of Children and Families will review applications and award grants, distributing them equitably across the state. The bill allocates $1,000,000 from the General Fund for this purpose.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

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