This bill amends the eligibility requirements for New Jersey's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students. Specifically, it allows these students to participate in the program as long as they meet all other criteria related to income, assets, and residency. The bill clarifies the definitions of "full-time graduate student" and "full-time post-graduate student," ensuring that individuals accepted into graduate or post-graduate programs at accredited institutions and enrolled in good standing are eligible for assistance.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Human Services apply for any necessary state plan amendments or waivers to secure federal funding under the Child Care and Development Block Grant. It also requires the Department to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the act effectively. The changes are set to take effect immediately upon enactment.