Appropriates $3 million in federal funding from "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" to DEP for construction of completely inclusive playgrounds.

This bill appropriates $3 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for grants to local governments. It requires the DEP to create a public application process for designing and building "completely inclusive playgrounds" (meeting ADA accessibility standards for children) within six months, prioritizing counties without such playgrounds. Local governments can apply for grants covering design and construction costs, with the DEP reporting all funded projects and amounts to the Governor and Legislature within 30 months. The funding directly affects municipalities seeking to develop accessible playgrounds for children.