S.3109

Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.

Introduced·4/15/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3109 prohibits higher education institutions from charging student-parents more than their voucher amount for child care.

New Jersey S3109 aims to ensure that institutions of higher education in New Jersey do not charge student-parents more than the amount of their voucher for child care services under the "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program." This act mandates that any institution accepting vouchers from this program must align their charges with the voucher amount. The "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" provides child care services to eligible families based on income guidelines, and this bill ensures that student-parents utilizing these vouchers do not face additional charges beyond what the program covers.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Eduction Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Apr 15, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee