New Jersey A262 mandates school districts to teach students in grades 9-12 about the dangers of texting while driving as part of health education.

New Jersey A262 requires school districts to include instruction on the dangers of texting while driving in the health education curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. This instruction must be part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The Commissioner of Education will provide sample learning activities and resources to promote awareness of the dangers associated with cell phone usage and text messaging while driving. The act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey A262 mandates school districts to teach students in grades 9-12 about the dangers of texting while driving as part of health education.

New Jersey A262 requires school districts to include instruction on the dangers of texting while driving in the health education curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. This instruction must be part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The Commissioner of Education will provide sample learning activities and resources to promote awareness of the dangers associated with cell phone usage and text messaging while driving. The act takes effect immediately.