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NJ S2828

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each school in New Jersey to employ at least two full-time staff members with professional expertise in student mental health
  • Schools with enrollment above 500 students must employ additional mental health staff proportional to their enrollment
  • Eligible staff members include licensed school counselors and school psychologists holding New Jersey standard educational services certificates
  • Takes effect immediately and applies beginning in the first full school year following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of staff with expertise in student mental health.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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