Requires DHS to develop incentives to encourage private investment in child care deserts.
New Jersey Senate Bill S3380 requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a program of financial incentives within 90 days to encourage private investment in child care facilities located in "child care deserts" - areas where demand for quality child care exceeds available supply. The bill directs DHS to develop incentives including tax credits, tax exemptions, loan guarantees, and workforce support assistance. These incentives target private providers operating in underserved communities, aiming to expand access to licensed child care services. The program must coordinate with multiple state agencies and secure federal funding for existing child care subsidy programs. The bill applies to all child care facilities licensed or registered with the state that provide non-24-hour care.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 3, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Vitale
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