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NJ A5630

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Ramirez

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires K-12 educators to complete mandatory biennial LGBTQ+ cultural competency training provided by the Commissioner of Education, covering topics including LGBTQ+ identities and terminology, creating inclusive classrooms, responding to bullying and bias, and supporting LGBTQ+ students' mental health

  • Mandates all healthcare professionals licensed or certified under Title 45 to complete biennial LGBTQ+ cultural competency training addressing identities and terminology, creating inclusive healthcare environments, responding to bias, and supporting LGBTQ+ patients' mental health

  • Requires all part-time, full-time, and contract State employees to complete biennial LGBTQ+ cultural competency training provided by the State Ethics Commission

  • Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Mandates biennial LGBTQ+ cultural training for certain educators, healthcare professionals, and State employees.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions5/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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