A 4602
Requires State Board of Education to include instruction on mental health first aid training as part of professional development requirement for public school teachers.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey State Board of Education to include mental health first aid training as part of the professional development required for all public school teachers. Teachers must complete eight hours of training within their first year of employment and recertify every three years. The training will cover recognizing and responding to mental health issues, substance use disorders, and specific conditions like depression and anxiety, particularly in children and adolescents.
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Carol Murphy
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