Bill > A5147

This bill establishes a Train the Trainer Program for Student Wellbeing within the New Jersey Department of Education and appropriates $1 million for the program. The purpose of the program is to educate participants on how to effectively lead a course for public school teachers and staff on student behavioral and mental health topics, including trauma-informed approaches, recognizing signs of mental health challenges, restorative practices, and accessing mental health resources. The Department of Education may partner with an organization with relevant experience to provide the training program, and school districts are not required to participate. The Commissioner of Education is required to annually evaluate the program's effectiveness and report on it to the Governor and Legislature after three years.