A 4283
Establishes "New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act."
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Bill overview
This bill creates the ‘New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act’ to establish a program within the Department of Human Services. The program’s goal is to connect migrants and refugees with essential resources like housing, healthcare, education, job training, and legal services. It also requires the department to collaborate with local organizations and conduct outreach in multiple languages to ensure effective access to these supports and to submit annual reports on the program’s performance.
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Shanique Speight
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