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NJ S2986

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts with grades 9-12 must incorporate bleed control instruction into their health curriculum as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

  • Boards of education may use no-cost, non-certification instructional programs to fulfill the bleed control training requirement.

  • The bill takes effect immediately and applies starting in the first full school year following enactment.

  • Sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale (District 19, Middlesex) and Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (District 29, Essex and Hudson) for the 222nd Legislature, pre-filed for the 2026 session.

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

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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