New Jersey A5477 mandates school districts to teach students about the risks of consuming unknown food and beverages.
New Jersey A5477 requires school districts to include instruction on the dangers of consuming unknown food and beverages in the curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The instruction must cover the risks of consuming items that may contain cannabis, hemp, psilocybin, or controlled dangerous substances, as well as recognizing symptoms of intoxication and responding appropriately. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health and the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, will provide age-appropriate resources and educational materials for parents.
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