Requires local boards of education to employ at least one school social worker per school.
S 2830 mandates that every New Jersey public school must employ at least one full-time school social worker, defined as a certified professional with a school social worker endorsement. Schools with over 500 students must add additional social workers in proportion to their enrollment. This requirement applies to all local school districts and takes effect for the first full school year after the bill becomes law. The bill directly affects school districts, students, and social workers by establishing specific staffing standards.
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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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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Angela McKnight
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