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NJ A4264
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
- Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families, must develop and distribute guidelines for school districts on providing student mental health services
- Guidelines must reflect findings from the "New Jersey Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Resource Guide" published by DOE in February 2022 and be reviewed and updated as needed with input from administrators, educators, and mental health professionals
- Guidelines must include recommendations on multi-tiered mental health systems, community partnerships, services for English language learners, culturally sensitive services, virtual/remote mental health delivery, and student-to-provider ratios
- DOE must post guidelines on its website along with professional development resources and information about the Division of Children's System of Care contact information
- Takes effect immediately and applies to the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Directs DOE to develop guidelines for school districts concerning student mental health services.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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