Establishes "Support for Students Exposed to Domestic Violence Fund" in DOE to support public schools in addressing impact of domestic violence.
This bill creates a permanent fund within the New Jersey Department of Education to help public schools support students affected by domestic violence. The fund will be financed through annual state appropriations, federal grants, and other available money, which can be used to provide therapy and trauma-informed mental health services in schools. Additionally, the money may help districts identify resources for unmet student needs and fund the hiring and training of mental health staff. Schools that receive these funds must report to the Department of Education on how the money is spent, while the department determines how to distribute the money among districts.
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May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 11, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
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P
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
P
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
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