A2965

Requires certain officers of education organizations to sign acknowledgement and undergo training concerning duties to report child abuse.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2965 mandates that certain education organization officers must acknowledge and be trained on reporting child abuse before taking office.

New Jersey A2965 requires presidents or vice-presidents of the New Jersey Education Association or the American Federation of Teachers–New Jersey, including those representing teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade, to sign an acknowledgement and undergo training on reporting potential incidents of child abuse. This includes understanding duties under current law and State Board of Education regulations. The bill aims to ensure these officers are aware of their responsibilities in notifying appropriate authorities of potential child abuse, missing, or neglected children.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee