New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4349 — Concerns enrollment of twins or higher order multiples in public preschool programs.

Last action — REP/SCA 2RS

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses enrollment of twins or higher order multiples in public preschool programs.

This bill focuses on the enrollment process for twins or higher order multiples in public preschool programs. It aims to ensure that these children can be accommodated effectively in such programs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with twins or higher order multiples may have improved opportunities for their children to enroll in public preschool programs.

Summary

Preschool program, public-concerns enrollment, twins or higher order multiples

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:36-38

    K ⟦INS⟧licensed child care provider⟦/INS⟧ → preschool g. If the twins or higher order multiples enroll in a public preschool program operated by a school district, a Head Start Program, or a licensed child care provider, the parent or guardian may request that the children be placed in the same classroom or in separate classrooms if the licensed child care provider public preschool program maintains multiple preschool classrooms.

    amended

Action History

  1. REP/SCA 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4349 do?
Preschool program, public-concerns enrollment, twins or higher order multiples
Who sponsors S 4349?
S 4349 is sponsored by Amato, Carmen F., Holzapfel, James W. (Republican), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Singleton, Troy (Democrat), and Gopal, Vin (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4349?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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