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A2554

Requires certain athletic trainers and certain coaches of interscholastic sports, cheerleading and dance programs, and collegiate sports to complete student-athlete eating disorder training program developed by Commissioner of Education.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey A2554 mandates eating disorder training for coaches and athletic trainers in public schools and higher education.

New Jersey A2554 requires the Commissioner of Education to create a student-athlete eating disorder awareness training program. This program must include information on identifying eating disorders, prevention strategies, and connecting athletes to services. Coaches and athletic trainers in public schools and higher education must complete this training. Coaches must do so initially within six months of the program's establishment and every two years thereafter.

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Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee