This bill appropriates additional funds from the General Fund and the Property Tax Relief Fund for various state departments in New Jersey for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Notable appropriations include $7,300,000 for Administration and Support Services within the Department of Corrections, $12,111,000 for Income Maintenance Management in the Department of Human Services, and $299,682,000 for Economic Development in the Department of the Treasury. The bill also specifies that $4,455,000 is allocated for Student Transportation and $4,300,000 for Community Services in the Department of Human Services, all aimed at enhancing public safety, economic planning, and educational services.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions allowing for the transfer of funds to maximize federal Medicaid payments for health services and specifies the allocation of Preschool Education Aid to expand access to full-day preschool programs. It amends existing language regarding the distribution of Preschool Education Aid, ensuring that funds are allocated based on specific criteria and projected enrollments. The bill emphasizes collaboration among various departments to improve preschool education and mandates a report on the status and efficacy of preschool programs in the state by March 1, 2024.