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NJ S3861
Bill
Status
11/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop a student-athlete eating disorder awareness training program within 120 days, covering types of eating disorders, risk factors, symptoms identification, prevention strategies, and protocols for connecting students with services
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Mandates all coaches of middle school and high school interscholastic sports, cheerleading programs, and dance programs at public schools to complete the training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter
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Requires collegiate sport coaches and athletic trainers at public institutions of higher education to complete the same training program on the same biennial schedule
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Athletic trainers employed by public schools must also complete the training program within six months of the first full school year after program establishment and every two years thereafter
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Requires each board of education and public institution governing board to adopt policies detailing protocols for staff to follow when a student-athlete is suspected of having an eating disorder, including parent notification and connecting students with services
Legislative Description
Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
11/18/2024