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Enacted Legislation in New Jersey
There is no enacted legislation for New Jersey.
Pending Legislation in New Jersey
Child Educational Stability
Bill: AB 2137; Status: Pending
Summary: Companion to SB 1333. Provides for educational stability of children placed in resource family homes and that school district of residence for the child shall be present district of residence of parent or guardian.
Sponsored by Assemblymember Conners
Child Educational Stability
Bill: SB 1333; Status: Pending
Summary: Companion to AB 2137. Provides for educational stability of children placed in resource family homes and that school district of residence for the child shall be present district of residence of parent or guardian.
Sponsored by Senator Vitale
Kinship Care
Bill: AB 707; Status: Pending
Summary: Requires that the Commissioner of Human Services, through the Kinship Navigator service in the Department of Human Services, ensures that information about federal and State benefits is made available to persons providing kinship care.
Sponsored by Assemblymember Thompson
