A 3049 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Train the Trainer Program for Student Wellbeing in DOE; appropriates $1 million.

This bill establishes a Train the Trainer Program within New Jersey's Department of Education to prepare educators to lead school-wide mental health training for teachers and staff. It appropriates $1 million to fund the program, which will teach evidence-based methods like trauma-informed approaches, recognizing mental health challenges, restorative practices, and crisis de-escalation. The program requires training on topics including fostering positive school climates, addressing bullying, and accessing mental health resources - though school districts may choose not to participate. The Commissioner of Education must annually evaluate the program and report on its effectiveness to the Governor and Legislature within three years.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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