Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.

Summary

The legislation raises the income ceiling for New Jersey’s subsidized child‑care program from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level, allowing higher‑earning families to qualify for assistance. It directs the Department of Human Services to create at least four income tiers, use a sliding‑scale tuition payment system, and appropriate needed funds. The change is intended to help families that are above the current limit but still cannot afford child care.

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