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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-28.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-28.3 - Statewide master plan; annual review and report to governor and legislature

52:27D-28.3. Statewide master plan; annual review and report to governor and legislature  In addition to its already-prescribed powers and duties, the Division on Aging, upon consultation with the State Commission on Aging, shall: a. Formulate a comprehensive, Statewide master plan which identifies the needs of the senior citizens in this State; recommends programs to locate and assist this segment of the State's population, especially those who are living in conditions hazardous to their physical health, are abused, neglected or destitute, or are unable to cope with their daily affairs and to provide themselves with minimal subsistence and living comforts; provides guidelines for the agencies concerned with senior citizens in the political subdivisions of the State which seek State and Federal funds; and suggests methods to coordinate the services provided to senior citizens by departments and agencies of the State and by the political subdivisions thereof. Said master plan shall be submitted to the Governor and Legislature no later than 18 months following the enactment of this act. b. Review annually and, if necessary, revise the Statewide master plan and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature containing an evaluation of the preceding year's program (including the total number of senior citizens served, the types of problems encountered, the actions taken), the revisions recommended in the master plan, and the programs recommended for the next fiscal year. L.1975, c. 36, s. 3, eff. March 13, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-28.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-28.4 - Master plan and annual reports; formulation; proceedings

52:27D-28.4. Master plan and annual reports; formulation; proceedings  In formulating the master plan and the subsequent annual reports, the division shall: a. Conduct at least one public hearing; b. Consult and cooperate with: (1) Officials of departments and agencies of the State and of the counties and municipalities of this State having duties and responsibilities concerning senior citizens; (2) Officials and representatives of the Federal Government, of neighboring states, and of interstate agencies on problems affecting the senior citizens of this State; (3) Officials, practitioners, and representatives in the fields of health, medicine, and the social sciences; (4) Persons, organizations, and groups, public or private, interested in or concerned with the senior citizens of the State; and c. Request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the State, or any political subdivision or public authority thereof, such assistance and data as may be necessary to enable the division to carry out its responsibilities under this act. L.1975, c. 36, s. 4, eff. March 13, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.1 - Short title

52:27D-29.1. Short title  This act shall be known as the "Senior Citizens Recreational Opportunities Act of 1968." L.1968, c. 92, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.2 - Public policy

52:27D-29.2. Public policy  It is hereby declared to be public policy of the State of New Jersey to encourage and support, as hereinafter provided, the promotion, planning, development, implementation and maintenance of adequate recreational programs, on the local level, for those people of the State of New Jersey who are 60 years of age or older. L.1968, c. 92, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.3 - Definitions

52:27D-29.3. Definitions  For the purposes of this act: (a) "Local governmental unit" shall mean and include any county or municipality. (b) "Director" shall mean the Director of the Division on Aging in the Department of Community Affairs. (c) "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. L.1968, c. 92, s. 3, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.4 - Program furnishing recreation for adults 60 years and over; rules and regulations

52:27D-29.4. Program furnishing recreation for adults 60 years and over; rules and regulations  The director shall, after consultation with experts in the area of recreation, develop a comprehensive program for the furnishing of recreation for adults 60 years of age and over, and shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of this program. The director may establish, at his discretion, a requirement specifying the kind and number of professional recreation counsellors he deems necessary for the proper supervision of recreation programs for the elderly in the local governmental units. L.1968, c. 92, s. 4, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.5 - Furnishing of recreation by local governmental unit

52:27D-29.5. Furnishing of recreation by local governmental unit  Any local governmental unit is hereby authorized to furnish and foster recreational activities for the elderly as set forth in the comprehensive program developed by the director, or to contract therefor with private, nonprofit agencies to provide such services, and to receive and expend moneys from the State, the Federal Government or private individuals, corporations or associations therefor. The furnishing of such recreation is hereby declared to be a proper public purpose for which the moneys of such county or municipality may be raised and expended. L.1968, c. 92, s. 5, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.6 - Application for approval of plans for recreation project

52:27D-29.6. Application for approval of plans for recreation project  Any local governmental unit desiring to establish a recreation project for the elderly may apply to the director for approval of the project. The application shall be in accordance with the regulations of the director, shall be in writing, and shall specify the nature of the project in such detail as may be required by the director. No application for approval of plans for a recreation project for the elderly shall be considered which has not been first approved by the governing body of the local governmental unit making application. The director may recommend to the commissioner the approval or disapproval of the proposed project, or may recommend to the applicant such modifications as may be desirable, and if his modifications are consented to by the applicant, recommend the approval of the same with such modifications to the commissioner. The approval of any proposed project by the commissioner shall authorize the local governmental unit to receive State aid for such project, as hereinafter set forth; provided, however, any such approval may subsequently be withdrawn or changes may be required with respect to any such previously approved project. L.1968, c. 92, s. 6, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.7 - State aid; amount

52:27D-29.7. State aid; amount  Upon recommendation of the director and approval by the commissioner, there shall be apportioned and paid to each local governmental unit operating and maintaining a program approved under the provisions of this act a sum not to exceed 50% of the amount expended by the local governmental unit for such approved program in the preceding fiscal year; provided, however, that the annual amount of State aid payable to any local governmental unit shall not exceed the sum of $1.00 for each 4 persons 60 years of age or older residing in the local governmental unit as shown in the last preceding Federal census. Payments will be made by the State Treasurer upon certificate of the commissioner and warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. L.1968, c. 92, s. 7, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.8 - Failure to comply with rules and regulations; withholding of state aid

52:27D-29.8. Failure to comply with rules and regulations; withholding of state aid  The commissioner may authorize or require the State Treasurer to withhold the payment of State aid to any local governmental unit in the event that it alters or discontinues an approved recreation program, or fails to make modifications thereof as required under the provisions of this act, or otherwise fails to comply with the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. L.1968, c. 92, s. 8, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.9 - Gifts, grants and moneys; acceptance by commissioner

52:27D-29.9. Gifts, grants and moneys; acceptance by commissioner  The commissioner may accept, as agent of the State of New Jersey, any gift or grant for any of the purposes of this act, and any moneys so received may be expended for any purpose authorized by this act. L.1968, c. 92, s. 9, eff. June 21, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.10 - Purpose; intent

52:27D-29.10. Purpose; intent  It is the purpose of this act to encourage the establishment of pre-retirement education programs to educate pre-retirees on such significant aspects of life after retirement as financial management, employment prospects, transportation means, community involvement, family relations, use of leisure time and the maintenance of mental and physical health and well-being. It is the intent of the Legislature that the systematic dissemination of information on retirement planning shall help to eliminate unnecessary economic, social, and psychological hardship experienced by many of the senior citizens of this State. L.1979, c. 450, s. 1, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.11 - Demonstration programs; establishment

52:27D-29.11. Demonstration programs; establishment  The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs through the Division on Aging shall establish a pre-retirement education demonstration program. Such a demonstration program shall be utilized to make available to public and private agencies, institutions and organizations including but not limited to religious, civic or social groups, schools, businesses, industries, labor or trade unions, and governmental agencies, the guidance and assistance that they may require in conducting seminars, workshops or other educational programs for the purpose of providing education and information on retirement planning. Further, the commissioner shall recruit public and private agencies, institutions and organizations to conduct pre-retirement education programs and shall encourage and support these programs by providing information and instruction on the conducting of pre-retirement education programs and the utilization of resource materials and financial assistance. L.1979, c. 450, s. 2, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.12 - Rules and regulations

52:27D-29.12. Rules and regulations  The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations as needed to implement the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 450, s. 3, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.13 - Annual report

52:27D-29.13. Annual report  The commissioner shall report to the Legislature each year on the progress and effectiveness of the implementation of the provisions of this act. L.1979, c. 450, s. 4, eff. Feb. 22, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.14 - Legislative findings and declarations

52:27D-29.14. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that: there is an urgent need to provide for more quality child care services in New Jersey, particularly in light of recent trends indicating that more single parents are entering the work force; there are many latchkey children and pre-school children in the State who are in need of adequate care and supervision; the lifestyles of older people often result in greatly diminished contact between the elderly and children; older people often lack opportunities for involvement in meaningful community activities, and an Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program would bring older people together with children, which will provide for urgently needed nurturing child care services and, at the same time, provide a meaningful way in which the elderly may become involved in their own communities.  L. 1985, c. 66, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.15 - Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program.

52:27D-29.15 Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program.  2. The Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the Division on Women and the Advisory Council on Child Care established pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1983, c.492 (C.30:5B-14), shall establish an Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program in the Division on Aging established pursuant to section 28 of P.L.1966, c.293 (C.52:27D-28) to enable senior residents of the State, 60 years of age or older, to be recruited and matched by a county office on aging so they may render nurturing child care services to pre-school and latchkey children of working parents after school hours.  L.1985, c.66, s.2; amended 2012, c.16, s.139.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.16 - Standards relative to program; regulations.

52:27D-29.16 Standards relative to program; regulations.  3. a. The Division on Aging, the Division on Women, and the Advisory Council on Child Care shall recommend standards to ensure that the Intergenerational Child Care Demonstration Matching Program is of high quality and benefits both children and older people. Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt all regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1985, c.66 (C.52:27D-29.14 et seq.).  b. Any county office on aging that is interested in participating in the program may submit a proposal to the commissioner. The commissioner shall review the proposals and approve the proposals that best meet the purposes of the demonstration program.  L.1985, c.66, s.3; amended 2012, c.16, s.140.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.17 - Definitions.

52:27D-29.17 Definitions.  1. a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services.  b. "Department" means the Department of Human Services.  c. "Eligible participant" means a resident of this State who is 60 years of age or older and homebound by reason of illness, incapacitating disability, or is otherwise isolated.  d. "Home delivered nutrition services" means home delivered meals as defined by the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub.L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.).  e. "Program" means the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program in the Division of Aging Services, in the Department of Human Services.  L.1987, c.133, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.414.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.18 - Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program.

52:27D-29.18 Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program.  2. The commissioner shall establish a Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program in the Division of Aging Services, in the Department of Human Services, to provide home delivered nutrition services to eligible participants on weekends and holidays.  L.1987, c.133, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.415.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.19 - Guidelines

52:27D-29.19. Guidelines  The commissioner shall prepare guidelines under which the county offices on aging, established pursuant to P.L.1970, c. 248 (C. 40:23-6.38 et seq.), shall implement the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program. The guidelines shall require:  a. The county offices on aging to solicit proposals from existing home delivered meals providers interested in participating in the Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program; and  b. The county offices on aging to review the proposals and approve and fund, within the limits of moneys allocated to them, proposals which best meet the objectives of the program.  L. 1987, c. 133, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.20 - Confidential donation

52:27D-29.20. Confidential donation  An eligible participant shall be asked for a confidential donation for services under this program in an amount determined by the commissioner, however, services shall not be denied if a person cannot pay.  L. 1987, c. 133, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.21 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-29.21. Rules, regulations  The commissioner shall adopt the rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L. 1987, c. 133, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.22 - Allocation of appropriation.

52:27D-29.22 Allocation of appropriation.  6. a. There is appropriated $1,000,000 from the Casino Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to effectuate the purposes of this act.  b. The department shall allocate not less than 95% of the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act to the county offices on aging, and these funds shall be disbursed to the county offices on aging according to the formula used to disburse funds for the home delivered nutrition services provided under Title III of the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub.L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.).  c. The county shall match the State funds allocated to a county office on aging for this program with an amount equal to 20% of the State funds. The county share may be cash or in kind. L.1987, c.133, s.6; amended 2012, c.17, s.416.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.23 - Findings, declarations

52:27D-29.23. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that: our nation as a whole, and our State in particular, have been experiencing the increase over time of greater numbers of senior citizens in proportion to the total population; our society is just beginning to understand the complex needs and problems related to aging; and at the present time, our State is spending approximately two billion dollars a year of State and federal funds for programs for senior citizens which include, programs administered under the federal "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub. L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s. 3001 et seq.) and Medicare, Pub. L. 89-97 (42 U.S.C. s. 1395 et seq.), the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program established pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 194 (C. 30:4D-20 et seq.), the "Lifeline Credit Program" established pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 197 (C. 48:2-29.15 et seq.) and the "Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program" established pursuant to P.L. 1981, c. 210 (C. 48:2-29.30).  The Legislature further finds and declares that: it is extremely important for this State to lend ongoing support and resources to establish a research, teaching and information center for the study of gerontological policies, concerns and programs; this policy center on aging would create a focal point for State support of professional gerontological research in the State; and it is reasonable to assume that one of the many benefits of establishing a policy center on aging would be considerable cost savings to the State as the policy center attracts additional moneys from federal and private sources for gerontological research.  L. 1988, c. 139, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.24 - Policy Center on Aging

52:27D-29.24. Policy Center on Aging  The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall establish the New Jersey Policy Center on Aging at Rutgers, The State University.  It shall be the duty of the center to: a. Analyze and assist in the development of aging policies for New Jersey; b. Conduct studies of gerontological issues, concerns and programs which impact on the State; c. Act as a focal point for State support of gerontological research in the State; and d. Conduct gerontological research which includes, but is not limited to: (1) Demographic analysis of the effects of the State's economy on the elderly, the available housing stock and the general population distribution;  (2) Analysis of the cost of services, the use of general revenues, casino revenues and federal funding for services and the areas in which service gaps exist;  (3) Analysis of the long-term care system in the State, including an examination of alternative methods of care delivery such as health maintenance organizations and social health maintenance organizations; and  (4) Analysis of demographic data, service utilization, and other information which will assist the State in defining the needs of its elderly population.  L. 1988, c. 139, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-29.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-29.25 - Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee

52:27D-29.25. Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee  There is established a Policy Center on Aging Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, who shall act as the committee chairperson, the Commissioners of the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Chancellor of Higher Education, or their designees; a representative of the New Jersey State Commission on Aging, section 2 of P.L. 1957, c. 72(C. 26:1A-108) appointed by the commission; four citizen members of whom two shall be appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; a member of the Senate appointed by the President thereof; and a member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker thereof.  The committee shall prepare guidelines for the establishment and advise on the operation of the New Jersey Policy Center on Aging.  L. 1988, c. 139, s. 3.