New Jersey A4602 mandates mental health first aid training for public school teachers.

New Jersey A4602 requires the State Board of Education to mandate mental health first aid training for public school teachers. Teachers must complete eight hours of training within their first year and renew it every three years. The training covers identifying and responding to mental health issues and substance use disorders, including risk factors, warning signs, and intervention strategies.

New Jersey A4602 mandates mental health first aid training for public school teachers.

New Jersey A4602 requires the State Board of Education to mandate mental health first aid training for public school teachers. Teachers must complete eight hours of training within their first year and renew it every three years. The training covers identifying and responding to mental health issues and substance use disorders, including risk factors, warning signs, and intervention strategies.