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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The New Jersey Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral;
b. New Jersey's current Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system is out of date with regards to information relating to current available modes of public transit, that mainly directs people with disabilities to use private transit services that are expensive and not feasible for routine travel;
c. New Jersey's Statewide 2-1-1 system should include all pertinent transportation information, especially information pertaining to Access Link, county paratransit, voluntary drivers, or agencies that cater to the transportation needs of persons with disabilities; and
d. The Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system needs to be updated to include all current modes of public transit available in New Jersey, as well as updated to provide information on how to access and use the various services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 17-1 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-17-1/
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