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This bill requires high schools in New Jersey to include comprehensive instruction about the risks of compulsive gambling as part of their health and physical education curriculum. Specifically, the bill mandates that school districts with grades nine through twelve provide education covering the dangers of gambling addiction, the financial risks associated with gambling, and an explanation of probability in the context of gambling. The Commissioner of Education is tasked with developing two key resources: first, materials and resources to help schools inform students about gambling risks, and second, a training module for high school teachers that details how compulsive gambling behaviors develop, how to identify potential gambling problems, and treatment considerations. The bill will take effect immediately and will be implemented during the first full school year following the development of the required training module and the next scheduled review and update of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The goal of the legislation is to proactively educate students about the potential hazards of gambling and help them make informed decisions.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3666