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NJ S3316
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
- Creates the Military-Connected Student Mental Health Grant Program administered by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs
- Awards grants to school districts with high concentrations of military-connected students to expand mental health services, provide outreach, and offer counseling for students whose parents are called to active duty
- Defines military-connected students as dependents of members of the U.S. armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force), National Guard, or other reserve components
- Requires grant recipient districts to report within one year on student services provided, improvements achieved, and changes in school climate, attendance, achievement, and discipline
- Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education for the program
Legislative Description
Establishes Military-Connected Student Mental Health Grant Program; appropriates $1 million.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/5/2026
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