A 262
Requires school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of texting while driving as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s public schools to teach students in grades 9-12 about the dangers of texting and driving as part of their health and physical education curriculum. The instruction will cover the link between distracted driving and accidents, as well as statistics on related injuries and fatalities. The Commissioner of Education will provide resources to help schools implement this new requirement.
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Primary sponsors
Gregory McGuckin
Cosponsors
Gerry Scharfenberger
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