A 5696 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires 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.

This bill requires New Jersey public schools to purchase tourniquets and provide annual training for school employees (including nurses, resource officers, and teachers) on their use. It appropriates up to $500,000 from the state General Fund to distribute funds to county superintendents, who must then allocate the money to each public school district. Tourniquets must be placed in unlocked, clearly marked locations accessible during school hours and school events where students are present. Schools must annually train staff on tourniquet use and bleeding control, with training potentially involving local emergency services or nationally recognized organizations.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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