S.1937

Requires public and nonpublic secondary schools to annually conduct written or verbal substance use screening on all students using a particular screening program.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1937 mandates annual substance use screenings for all high school students.

New Jersey S1937 requires public and nonpublic secondary schools to conduct annual written or verbal substance use screenings for all students in grades nine through twelve. The screenings must use the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) program. Parents or guardians must receive prior written notice and have the option to opt their child out of the screening.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee