A5235

Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs.

Introduced·6/8/26

Establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program in the Department of Children and Families to support.

The bill establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program in the Department of Children and Families, operated by the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative. The program aims to connect students with mental health needs to community-based services. It requires school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects to develop mental health support programs. SPARK services include psychiatric consultation, referrals to outpatient care, behavioral health navigation, and educational support for school personnel.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 28

4:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

Jun 23

12:00 PM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Jun 30

Assembly

Substituted by S4413 (1R)

Jun 28

Assembly

Recommitted to Assembly Budget Committee

Jun 28

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading