Requires public and nonpublic secondary schools to annually conduct written or verbal substance use screening on all students using a particular screening program.
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Overview
This bill requires all public and nonpublic secondary schools in New Jersey to conduct annual written or verbal substance use screenings for students in grades nine through twelve. These screenings will utilize the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program, and trained staff will provide counseling and referrals if needed. The bill also addresses student privacy and allows schools to opt out with a detailed explanation of alternative programs.
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Joseph Vitale
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