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NJ S4537

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benjie Wimberly

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Training may be provided through collaboration with local law enforcement, emergency medical services, or nationally recognized third-party organizations with bleeding control expertise

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education5/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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