Requires adoption of school tick remediation policy in public and private schools.
This bill requires New Jersey public and private schools in counties with high Lyme disease incidence to adopt a tick remediation policy. Within 12 months, the Environmental Protection Commissioner must develop county-specific, pesticide-free strategies to reduce ticks based on local factors like vegetation and deer populations. Schools must implement these measures within 18 months, prioritize non-chemical solutions first, and only use low-impact pesticides if needed. Schools must also designate a coordinator to educate staff and parents about tick prevention, habitats, and safe removal techniques.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Erik Peterson
RRepublican
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John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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