Excludes donations up to $15,000 when determining income eligibility for applicants to the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program.

This bill modifies New Jersey's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program by excluding up to $15,000 in community donations from a parent's or legal guardian's income when determining eligibility. The excluded donations must support "family living expenses" like travel, lodging, meals, and other costs directly tied to a child's catastrophic illness care. It ensures families receiving community fundraising aid for these specific expenses won't be disqualified from the program due to those funds. Current law did not allow such income exclusions, making this a direct policy change to support affected families.