New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4842: Requires certain school districts to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to provide free preschool opportunities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4842 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain school districts to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to provide free preschool opportunities. Primary sponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee