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NJ S3091
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Executive county superintendents must distribute state funds to public school governing bodies for purchasing tourniquets, with up to $500,000 appropriated from the General Fund
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Tourniquets must be stored in unlocked locations with identifying signs and remain accessible during school hours and all school-sponsored functions when students are present
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School governing bodies must develop and annually administer training on tourniquet use and bleeding control techniques for school nurses, safe schools resource officers, and teaching staff
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Training may be provided through collaboration with local law enforcement, emergency medical services, or nationally recognized bleeding control organizations
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Governing bodies must submit compliance statements to the executive county superintendent confirming adherence to tourniquet placement and training requirements
Legislative Description
Requires executive county superintendent to distribute funds to each public school located in county for purchase of tourniquets and requires training on tourniquet use; appropriates up to $500,000.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026