New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2488: 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.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2488 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic).