Requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of texting while driving as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

This bill requires New Jersey public school districts to include instruction on the dangers of texting while driving in health education classes for students in grades 9 through 12. The curriculum must cover how cell phone use while driving causes erratic behaviors like lane-weaving and sudden speed changes, leading to accidents, and provide statistics on related injuries and fatalities. The state education commissioner will supply schools with sample lesson materials and resources to support this teaching. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.