New Jersey § 30:5b-31

§ 30:5b-31.

a. The Commissioner of Human Services is authorized to establish criteria for determining

financial and programmatic eligibility for child care services subsidized through

State and federal funding sources, including provisions for the submission of proof

of income and resources, and such other documentation as may be necessary to establish

programmatic eligibility. b. The commissioner is authorized to establish resource limits and a sliding fee scale

applicable to participants based on income guidelines for all families eligible for

subsidized child care services. In setting such fees, the Commissioner shall give consideration to maximizing federal

funding and to effectively utilizing all State and federal funding sources available

for the purpose of subsidizing child care services in New Jersey. c. The commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations pursuant to the “Administrative

Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ) as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.