Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Impact
If enacted, A1656 will directly influence state laws governing financial transactions between educational institutions and students availing child care services. By enforcing a cap on fees relative to voucher amounts, the law seeks to protect low-income families who might otherwise face prohibitive costs. This aligns with the goals of the New Jersey Cares for Kids Program, which aims to provide necessary support to eligible families based on income guidelines.
Summary
Assembly Bill A1656 is aimed at ensuring affordability in child care services for student-parents enrolled in New Jersey higher education institutions. The bill prohibits these institutions from charging student-parents who receive vouchers under the 'New Jersey Cares for Kids Program' an amount that exceeds the value of the voucher. This measure is designed to alleviate the financial burden on families who depend on these vouchers for child care while pursuing their education.
Contention
While the bill primarily serves to support student-parents, discussions may arise about the implications for institutions of higher education. Some stakeholders could express concerns about funding and resources, questioning how colleges and universities will sustain child care services without charging additional fees beyond those covered by the vouchers. Additionally, there may be debates around the operational viability of such programs if they rely solely on state-funded vouchers.
Same As
Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Carry Over
Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Carry Over
Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to issue vouchers in amount of monthly loan repayment amount for loan borrowers who have child enrolled in Grow NJ Kids-rated child care program.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to issue vouchers in amount of monthly loan repayment amount for loan borrowers who have child enrolled in Grow NJ Kids-rated child care program.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.