Requires teaching staff members and school board members to annually receive training on trauma-informed education.
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This bill requires New Jersey’s public schools to provide annual training to all teaching staff and school board members on trauma-informed education. The goal is to help educators recognize and respond to the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on students’ well-being. The Department of Education will develop guidelines to assist school districts in implementing this training, focusing on research-based practices and recognizing the potential for secondary trauma among staff.
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