Requires local boards of education to employ at least one school social worker per school.

This bill requires every New Jersey public school to employ at least one full-time school social worker, as defined by New Jersey certification standards. Schools with over 500 students must add additional social workers in proportion to their enrollment. Local school boards must implement these staffing requirements starting with the first full school year after the bill takes effect. The law directly affects all public school districts and aims to increase mental health support for students.