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NJ S4186
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Mandates school districts to arrange, maintain, and pay premiums for student accident insurance policies, changing this from optional to required
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Covers bodily injuries sustained by students while participating in interscholastic athletics, intramural sports, regular curricular programs, and extracurricular activities, including transportation to and from these activities
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Repeals N.J.S.18A:43-2, which previously allowed school districts to require parents or guardians to pay a proportionate share of insurance premiums
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Clarifies that the insurance requirement does not impose liability on school boards for student injuries occurring during covered programs and activities
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Takes effect immediately and applies starting with the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to maintain and pay premiums for student accident insurance.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/3/2025