SJR 115 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates November of each year as "New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month."

This bill designates November of each year as "New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about homelessness among young people in the state. The resolution authorizes the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. While the bill does not create new funding or policy mandates, it aims to highlight the challenges faced by homeless children and youth, including risks to health, education, and safety, and to foster community support for existing assistance programs.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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