Requires organizations providing services to homeless persons to participate in Homeless Management Information System to track occupancy of shelter beds.
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This bill requires organizations that offer services to homeless individuals, such as shelters and outreach programs, to use a standardized system called the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track the availability of shelter beds. The goal is to improve data collection and reporting on homelessness in New Jersey, allowing for better coordination of services and a more accurate understanding of the needs of the homeless population. By tracking bed occupancy, the state can more effectively allocate resources and ensure that those seeking shelter have a place to go. This will ultimately help streamline efforts to address homelessness in the state.
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