New Jersey A4582 mandates portable FDA-approved anti-choking devices in schools.

New Jersey A4582 requires public and nonpublic schools to ensure at least one portable FDA-approved anti-choking device is available in the cafeteria, school nurse’s office, and other similar locations. These devices must be placed in unlocked and easily accessible locations during school hours and at school-sponsored events. The bill also mandates that each board of education and the governing board or chief administrator of a nonpublic school develop policies for the use of these devices by school nurses and employees.

New Jersey A4582 mandates portable FDA-approved anti-choking devices in schools.

New Jersey A4582 requires public and nonpublic schools to ensure at least one portable FDA-approved anti-choking device is available in the cafeteria, school nurse’s office, and other similar locations. These devices must be placed in unlocked and easily accessible locations during school hours and at school-sponsored events. The bill also mandates that each board of education and the governing board or chief administrator of a nonpublic school develop policies for the use of these devices by school nurses and employees.