New JerseySchools serving grades 9–12 would teach students to control bleeding
Districts serving any of grades 9 through 12 would teach bleeding control in health classes and could choose a free program without certification.
What it does
Starting in the first full school year after the bill becomes law, districts serving any of grades 9 through 12 would teach bleeding control in health classes. They could use a free program without certification.
Argument forStudents could be better prepared to help someone who is bleeding heavily.
Argument againstThese lessons may take class time away from other health topics.
More detail
School boards would add bleeding control lessons to health classes. This covers New Jersey districts that serve any of grades 9 through 12. A board could choose a free program that does not offer certification. If the bill becomes law, it would take effect at once. The lessons would first be required in the first full school year after that.
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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 14Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeIntroduced
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