S.2193

Requires school districts to employ at least one certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, or registered dietitian nutritionist.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey S2193 mandates school districts to hire at least one certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, or registered dietitian.

New Jersey S2193 requires school districts to employ at least one certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, or registered dietitian nutritionist on a full-time or part-time basis. This bill aims to improve students' academic performance by ensuring they have access to proper nutrition guidance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links students' dietary behaviors to their academic success, noting that deficiencies in specific nutrients can lead to lower grades and higher absenteeism.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee