Requires several State agencies to review and increase, if authorized, income eligibility standards for certain public assistance, school nutrition, and higher education student financial assistance programs; makes an appropriation.

This bill requires New Jersey state agencies to review and potentially increase income eligibility thresholds for public assistance, school nutrition, and higher education financial aid programs. It directs agencies to raise these thresholds by the percentage increase in the state minimum wage since 2019 plus a cost-of-living adjustment. The bill affects millions of New Jersey residents who rely on programs like Medicaid, school meals, tuition aid, and utility assistance. Agencies must determine if they can increase eligibility while maintaining sufficient funding, particularly for federally funded programs. The bill appropriates funds from the General Fund to support these changes.