Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
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- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill mandates that New Jersey school districts incorporate instruction on bleeding control techniques into their comprehensive health and physical education curriculum. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in emergency situations involving bleeding. This aligns with the state’s existing Student Learning Standards and aims to improve student safety and preparedness. Districts will be responsible for providing this training as part of their regular health and physical education offerings.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to implement bleeding control instruction.
- Instruction must align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
- Districts are responsible for providing training to students.
- The curriculum should cover recognizing and responding to bleeding emergencies.
- Training should include practical skills for applying pressure and wound care.
Who is affected
- Students in New Jersey public schools
- School districts in New Jersey
- Teachers and school staff involved in health and physical education
Notable changes
- Adds bleeding control instruction to existing health and physical education standards.
- Creates a specific requirement for districts to provide this training.
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