Requires school districts to receive written permission from parent or legal guardian before administering certain student health surveys.
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to obtain written permission from a student’s parent or legal guardian before administering certain student health surveys. These surveys can cover topics such as substance use, sexual behavior, and injury prevention. The bill mandates that districts provide a detailed notification form to parents or guardians at least two weeks prior to the survey’s administration, outlining the survey’s purpose, data access, and how to grant or deny consent. Information collected through these surveys will be reported to the Department of Education and Department of Health.
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Anthony Bucco
Michael Testa
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