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A 3009

Requires 45 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrea Katz and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill requires licensed childcare centers to give parents 45 days' notice before raising tuition, protecting family budgets from sudden cost increases.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3009

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3009 mandates that licensed child care centers in New Jersey provide parents with 45 days' advance notice before implementing any tuition rate increases. The bill aims to give families adequate time to adjust their budgets or make alternative childcare arrangements when facing cost changes.

Why is this important

Childcare is a major household expense for working families, often representing 10-15% of income. Sudden tuition hikes can create financial hardship and force parents to leave the workforce or compromise childcare quality. This notice requirement provides predictability in family budgeting and may reduce enrollment disruptions for childcare providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational burden: Childcare centers argue that 45-day notice periods limit their flexibility to respond to rising operational costs (labor, utilities, supplies) or unexpected expenses, potentially forcing them to absorb costs or maintain unsustainable pricing
  • Market competitiveness: Advance notice requirements may disadvantage smaller providers who operate on thin margins and cannot absorb cost increases as easily as larger chains
  • Enforceability and compliance: Questions remain about how violations would be monitored, what penalties apply, and whether the 45-day requirement applies retroactively to existing contracts or only new agreements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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