Requires State Board of Education to include instruction on mental health first aid training as part of professional development requirement for public school teachers.

This bill requires all New Jersey public school teachers to complete eight hours of mental health first aid training within their first year of employment. Teachers must also recertify every three years in this training, which covers identifying mental health and substance use disorders, recognizing warning signs, and responding to crises in students. The training specifically addresses common youth mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. This policy directly affects all public school teachers in New Jersey through mandatory professional development requirements.