A2564

Requires certain candidates for teaching certifications to complete youth mental health education course or online module.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2564 mandates youth mental health education for teaching certification candidates.

New Jersey A2564 requires candidates for teaching certifications to complete a youth mental health education course or online module. Starting from the 2027-2028 school year, those who have completed an educator preparation program must finish a course on youth mental health education. Candidates holding a valid teaching certificate from another state or a certificate of eligibility must complete an online module on youth mental health education within one year of the act's effective date.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee