Requires public schools that offer student psychological services to offer remote sessions.
This bill requires New Jersey public schools (including district, charter, and renaissance schools) that employ school psychologists and offer in-person counseling to students in grades K-12 to also provide remote counseling sessions as an option. Schools must allow students to attend sessions remotely unless a school psychologist determines in-person counseling is necessary for the student's well-being. Students retain the right to choose in-person sessions if they prefer, and the bill defines "school psychologist" as someone holding a specific New Jersey certification. The law takes effect immediately for the next full school year.
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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
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
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