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NJ S2642
NJ S2642Requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of texting while driving as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
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Introduced
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
In Committee
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of cell phone usage and text messaging while driving as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The instruction will provide students in grades 9 through 12 with: information concerning the correlation between distracted driving and erratic driving behavior, such as lane-weaving and sudden speed changes, and driving accidents; and statistics concerning the number of driving accidents, injuries and fatalities resulting form cell phone usage and text messaging while driving. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Education will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources designed to promote awareness of the dangers associated with cell phone usage and text messaging while driving.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts in New Jersey to provide instruction on the dangers of cell phone usage and text messaging while driving as part of the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education for students in grades 9 through 12. The instruction will cover the correlation between distracted driving and driving accidents, as well as statistics on accidents, injuries, and fatalities resulting from cell phone usage and texting while driving. The Commissioner of Education will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources to promote awareness of these dangers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 06/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S2642 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3000/2642_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S3000/2642_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2642_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2642_I1.PDF |
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