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NJ S4537
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Executive county superintendents must distribute funds to public schools in their county for purchasing tourniquets, with up to $500,000 appropriated from the State General Fund and potential federal funds also authorized
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Tourniquets must be placed in unlocked locations on school property with identifying signs and accessible during school hours and school-sponsored functions when students are present
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Public school governing bodies must develop and annually administer staff training on tourniquet use and bleeding control techniques for school nurses, safe schools resource officers, and teaching staff
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Training may be provided through collaboration with local law enforcement, emergency medical services, or nationally recognized third-party organizations with bleeding control expertise
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Governing bodies must submit statements of assurance to the executive county superintendent certifying compliance with the bill's requirements
Legislative Description
Requires executive county superintendent to distribute funds to each public school located in county for purchase of tourniquets and requires training on tourniquet use; appropriates up to $500,000.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
5/29/2025