S.2991

New Jersey S2991 provides subsidized child care services to qualifying child care workers regardless of income.

New Jersey S2991 establishes categorical eligibility for subsidized child care services for qualifying child care workers, defined as educators or staff members employed by a licensed child care center or a registered family child care provider for at least 20 hours per week. The bill directs the Commissioner of Human Services to create a process for confirming employment criteria and to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to maintain federal funding.