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NJ S4537
NJ S4537Requires executive county superintendent to distribute funds to each public school located in county for purchase of tourniquets and requires training on tourniquet use; appropriates up to $500,000.
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Introduced
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires each executive county superintendent to distribute funds to the governing bodies of public schools for the purchase of tourniquets and requires certain school employees receive training on tourniquet use. The bill appropriates a sum not to exceed $500,000 from the State General Fund for this purpose and specifies that additional federal funds may be distributed by the Department of Education, to the extent permitted by federal law. The bill requires a tourniquet purchased by a public school with funds distributed by the executive county superintendent to be located in an unlocked location on school property with an appropriate identifying sign. The tourniquet is to be accessible during the school day and any other time that a school sponsored function is taking place in which students of the school are present. The bill directs the governing body of a public school to develop and annually administer staff training on the use of tourniquets and bleeding control techniques. The bill permits a governing body to collaborate or contract with local law enforcement, emergency medical services, or a third party organization that is nationally recognized as having the expertise in bleeding control techniques to meet this training requirement. Under the bill, the governing body of a public school is to annually ensure that school employees, as defined in the bill, participate in the training. Finally, the bill requires a governing body to include information concerning its compliance with the requirements of the bill in a statement of assurance that is to be submitted to the executive county superintendent.
AI Summary
This bill requires executive county superintendents to distribute funds to public schools for purchasing tourniquets, with up to $500,000 appropriated from the State General Fund, and mandates comprehensive training for school employees on tourniquet use and bleeding control techniques. The bill defines key terms such as "public school" (including traditional, charter, and renaissance schools), "school employee" (nurses, safe schools resource officers, and teaching staff), and "school-sponsored function" (any school-organized activity). Schools must place purchased tourniquets in unlocked, clearly marked locations that are accessible during school hours and at any school-sponsored events. Governing bodies are required to develop annual training programs and can collaborate with local law enforcement, emergency medical services, or recognized bleeding control experts to meet these training requirements. Each school must ensure that designated school employees participate in the training, and they must submit a statement of assurance to the executive county superintendent confirming their compliance with the bill's provisions. Additionally, the bill allows for potential supplemental federal funding for tourniquet purchases, subject to federal law. The legislation is designed to improve emergency medical preparedness in schools by ensuring staff are trained to respond to potential severe bleeding situations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/29/2025)
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/S4537 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4537_I1.HTM |
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