A4144

"Child Care Loan Fund Act"; requires EDA to establish no cost loan program for certain child care provider capital expenses; appropriates $10 million.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a no-cost loan program for child care providers to finance capital expenses, aiming to increase child care slots.

The "Child Care Loan Fund Act" creates a no-cost, zero percent interest loan program for child care providers to finance capital expenses. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) will establish the program in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Human Services. The goal is to increase the overall number of child care slots available statewide. Loan funds can be used for renovating or expanding existing centers or homes, or constructing new ones.

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Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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History

Feb 19

Assembly

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