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NJ S3091
NJ S3091Requires 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
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 within their counties for the purchase of tourniquets, which are devices used to stop severe bleeding. These tourniquets must be kept in unlocked, clearly marked locations on school property and be accessible during school hours and school-sponsored events where students are present. The bill also mandates that public schools provide annual training for their staff, including school nurses, resource officers, and teachers, on how to use tourniquets and control bleeding, and schools can partner with law enforcement, emergency medical services, or recognized organizations for this training. To support these requirements, up to $500,000 is appropriated from the State General Fund, and additional federal funds may be used if permitted by federal law. Finally, schools must submit a statement of assurance to their executive county superintendent confirming their compliance with these new provisions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3091 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3091_I1.HTM |
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