A2166

Requires teaching staff members and school board members to annually receive training on trauma-informed education.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2166 mandates annual training for teaching staff and school board members on trauma-informed education.

New Jersey A2166 requires teaching staff members and school board members to annually receive training on trauma-informed education. The Department of Education will develop and distribute guidelines to school districts to assist in fulfilling this training requirement. The guidelines will include research-based information on the impact of trauma on students, identifying signs of trauma, best practices for trauma-informed approaches, and recognizing secondary trauma in school employees. This act aims to combat the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences on children’s well-being.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee