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NJ S3288

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey Department of Education must establish a CPR certification program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities, developed in consultation with the Department of Health

  • Program must follow current national evidence-based CPR guidelines and be modeled on American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other Department of Health-recognized training programs

  • All participating coaches must complete a hands-on learning component as part of the certification

  • CPR certification through this new DOE program will be provided at no cost to coaches, with all implementation costs borne by the State

  • Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment, with DOE authorized to take anticipatory administrative action beforehand

Legislative Description

Requires DOE to establish program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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