New JerseyNew Jersey would let its student program offer eating disorder services
The Department of Children and Families could add eating disorder awareness, prevention, and counseling, while regional hubs would assess K–12 students' needs.
What it does
The state could add eating disorder awareness, prevention, and counseling to its student support program. Regional hubs would assess local needs and plan K–12 services where appropriate.
Argument forChecking local needs could help regional hubs direct eating disorder services toward K–12 students who are not getting them.
Argument againstBecause the state agency is authorized to add services, students might still lack help even if local reviews find a need.
More detail
The Department of Children and Families could add eating disorder services, and regional hubs would assess needs and plan support. The services would cover students in grades K–12 in each hub's community. Hubs would consult their advisory groups and check whether students already receive these services. Their plans would follow the findings and identify who would provide appropriate support. The act would start on the first day of the third month after enactment; the commissioner could prepare sooner.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens CommitteeIntroduced
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