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NJ S2828
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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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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