Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million.
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This bill establishes the "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act," aiming to address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in New Jersey, particularly for Black residents. It appropriates $12 million to create a program that will increase the number of midwives in underserved communities, focusing on culturally congruent care and providing financial support for training and practice. The goal is to improve maternal health outcomes and promote economic opportunity within historically marginalized communities.
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M. Ruiz
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