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NJ S3297

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Education must develop a student-athlete eating disorder awareness training program within 120 days, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education and Commissioner of Health

  • Training covers eating disorder types, risk factors, symptom identification, prevention strategies, available services, and protocols for connecting students with support

  • Coaches of middle school, high school, and collegiate sports, cheerleading, and dance programs at public schools and institutions must complete the training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter

  • Athletic trainers employed by public schools and public institutions of higher education must complete the same training on the same schedule

  • Each board of education and public institution governing board must adopt policies detailing protocols for staff to follow when a student-athlete is suspected of having an eating disorder, including parent notification and service referral procedures

Legislative Description

Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.

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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