A4391

Requires instruction on lightning safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4391 mandates lightning safety instruction in public school health education for grades K-12.

New Jersey A4391 requires school districts to include age-appropriate lightning safety instruction in the health education curriculum for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This instruction must cover indoor and outdoor safety tips, actions to take if someone is struck by lightning, common misconceptions about lightning, and any severe weather policies established by the school district. The curriculum may also incorporate engaging learning activities, brochures, and toolkits from the National Weather Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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History

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee