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 stipulates that applicants who are enrolled as full-time graduate or post-graduate students at accredited institutions and meet other criteria related to income, assets, and residency will be eligible for the program. The definition of a full-time graduate and post-graduate student is provided, emphasizing that these individuals must be in good standing at their respective institutions.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Human Services seek any necessary state plan amendments or waivers to ensure federal financial participation under the Child Care and Development Block Grant. This expansion aims to support a broader range of students pursuing higher education while also maintaining the existing eligibility criteria for financial assistance.