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NJ S2786
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
- Requires each school district to employ at least two full-time staff members with professional expertise in student mental health at every school
- Schools with enrollment above 500 students must employ additional mental health staff proportional to the student population
- Eligible staff members include licensed school counselors (holding NJ standard educational services certificate with school counselor endorsement) and school psychologists (holding NJ standard educational services certificate with school psychologist endorsement)
- Takes effect immediately and applies beginning in the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of staff with expertise in student mental health.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Education2/15/2024
Full Bill Text
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