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 applicants who are enrolled in graduate or post-graduate studies at accredited institutions to qualify for assistance, provided they meet existing criteria related to income, assets, and residency. The definition of a full-time graduate and post-graduate student is clarified in the bill, indicating that these individuals must be accepted and enrolled in good standing at a public or private institution of higher education.

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 ensuring that they have access to essential child care resources.