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NJ A4232
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
- Expands suicide prevention instruction from elementary, middle, and high school to every grade from kindergarten through 12th grade
- Adds mental health education as a required component of suicide prevention instruction
- Mandates evidence-based standards adapted to students' age and understanding levels
- Requires instruction to cover eight specific elements including: warning signs of suicide, self-care and wellness concepts, the relationship between mental health and substance abuse, impact of stigma on mental illness, and identifying appropriate support services
- Amends P.L.2005, c.310 and takes effect starting the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires public school instruction in suicide prevention to be provided in grades kindergarten through 12 and include certain elements.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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