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NJ S1375
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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The New Jersey Department of Education would develop and implement a "Train the Trainer Program for Student Wellbeing" to educate participants on leading courses for public school teachers and staff about student behavioral and mental health.
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Training curriculum covers trauma-informed approaches, recognizing signs of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, crisis de-escalation, restorative practices, and connecting students with behavioral health resources.
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School district participation in the program is voluntary, not mandatory.
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The Commissioner of Education must annually evaluate program effectiveness and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature three years after implementation.
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education for program implementation.
Legislative Description
Requires legislative approval of updates or revisions to core curriculum content.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024