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NJ S2786
NJ S2786Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of staff with expertise in student mental health.
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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires local boards of education to employ and assign on a full-time basis to each school within the school district at least two staff members with professional expertise in student mental health. Persons eligible to fulfill this requirement include licensed school counselors and school psychologists. The bill further provides that, for each school with student enrollment above 500, the board is required to employ and assign on a full-time basis additional staff members with professional expertise in student mental health in a manner that is proportional to student enrollment.
AI Summary
This bill requires local boards of education to employ and assign on a full-time basis at least two staff members with professional expertise in student mental health to each school within the school district. For schools with student enrollment above 500, the board must employ and assign additional staff members with professional expertise in student mental health proportional to student enrollment. Eligible staff members include licensed school counselors and school psychologists. The bill will take effect immediately and apply starting in the first full school year following enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2786 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2786_I1.HTM |
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