Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.
This bill establishes a new New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council within the Department of Health to coordinate suicide prevention efforts. It mandates that public school teachers complete two hours of suicide prevention training and requires other school staff with regular student contact to finish a one-time awareness and response course. Additionally, the law creates a legal duty for school employees to report imminent threats of self-harm or violence against students, while providing immunity from liability for those who act in good faith to protect students.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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