A 5041 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires all students enrolled in grades six through 12 to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component.

This bill mandates that all students in grades six through twelve in New Jersey public and nonpublic schools undergo a specific physical examination that includes a cardiac component. To ensure this requirement is met, the physical must be performed by a licensed healthcare professional who has completed specialized training to recognize signs of heart disease and abnormalities. Schools are required to keep a signed form from the provider confirming that this specific training was completed before the student can participate in school activities. The law takes effect immediately and applies to the 2023-2024 school year, expanding upon existing rules that already require similar exams for student athletes.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026
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