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NJ S2410
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Commissioner of Education required to establish a two-year Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program targeting mental health issues among middle and high school students
- Six school districts will be selected to participate, with representation from northern, central, and southern New Jersey regions across urban, suburban, and rural areas
- Participating districts must implement innovative methods to increase student mental health awareness and provide coping skills for managing life stressors
- Applications must include district data on enrollment, absenteeism rates, academic performance, free/reduced lunch eligibility, mental health staff counts, and current mental health services inventory
- Commissioner must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature after two years with implementation findings and recommendations on continuing or expanding the program
Legislative Description
Establishes Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program in DOE.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
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