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NJ A2523
NJ A2523Requires certain officers of education organizations to sign acknowledgement and undergo training concerning duties to report child abuse.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that, prior to taking office as a president or vice-president of the New Jersey Education Association or the American Federation of Teachers-New Jersey, including a president or vice-president of a local bargaining unit of the organization which represents teachers of grades kindergarten through 12, the individual must sign an acknowledgement of the requirements to report potential incidents of child abuse pursuant to current law and State Board of Education regulations. In addition, the bill requires the individual to undergo training on the requirements for school district employees to notify the appropriate authorities of potential incidents of abused, missing, or neglected children.
AI Summary
This bill requires that the president or vice-president of the New Jersey Education Association or the American Federation of Teachers-New Jersey, including local bargaining units representing teachers from grades kindergarten through 12, must sign an acknowledgement of the legal requirements to report potential child abuse incidents before taking office. Additionally, they must undergo training on the obligations for school district employees to notify authorities of potential cases of abused, missing, or neglected children.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2523 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2523_I1.HTM |
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