Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental health registry; makes appropriation.

This New Jersey bill requires public school districts and public colleges to appoint mental health specialists specifically for student-athletes. The specialists must conduct three mental health screenings per season, develop mental health policies, and provide resources to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Schools must collect aggregated, non-identifying data on student-athlete mental health to create a statewide registry for trend analysis. The bill includes liability protection for specialists acting in good faith and provides funding from the General Fund for implementation. It directly affects all student-athletes participating in public school and college sports programs across New Jersey.