NJ A3140

Bill

Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires each school district that include grades nine through 12, or any combination thereof, to incorporate instruction on the potential risks of compulsive gambling into the curriculum for students as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Instruction will include information on the dangers of gambling addiction; taking risks with personal finances or personal assets; and probability versus predictability. The Commissioner of Education will provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources designed to address the potential risks of compulsive gambling. The Commissioner of Education is also required to develop a training module on compulsive gambling for high school teachers to help local school districts in fulfilling the requirements of integrating the risks of compulsive gambling as part of the required gambling instruction. The bill postpones the application of these requirements until the school year following the next core curriculum review and update performed by the State Board of Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires all New Jersey school districts that teach grades nine through 12 to include instruction on the risks of compulsive gambling as part of their comprehensive health and physical education curriculum, aligning with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. This instruction will cover the dangers of gambling addiction, the risks associated with gambling personal finances or assets, and the difference between probability (chance) and predictability (certainty). To support this, the Commissioner of Education will provide sample learning materials and resources for students, as well as a training module for high school teachers to help them effectively teach about compulsive gambling, including how it develops, how to identify problem gambling, and treatment options. These new requirements will not take effect until the school year following the next scheduled review and update of the state's core curriculum standards.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Jay Webber (R)*, William Sampson (D),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3140

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3140
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3140_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1711	Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
S3666	Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.	Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading	Carry Over
S594	Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Same As

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