Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."
New Jersey Assembly Bill A276 establishes a 17-member "Student Mental Health Task Force" to address student mental health needs in public schools. The task force, including state agency leaders and appointed representatives from schools, mental health organizations, and communities, will survey existing mental health resources across all counties and regions, consult with parents and school staff, and develop recommendations to improve access to mental health services. It must produce a final report within one year to the Governor, Legislature, and all school districts, focusing on identifying student mental health challenges, evaluating counseling programs, funding needs, and successful models from other states. The bill directly affects public school students, families, and school districts by aiming to strengthen mental health support systems within New Jersey's education system.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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