S.3453

Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3453 establishes a three-year pilot program to evaluate the benefits of therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

New Jersey S3453 creates a three-year pilot program within the Department of Education to assess the academic and health benefits of incorporating therapy dogs into public elementary school wellness programs. Participating school districts must submit applications detailing their plans for using therapy dogs to promote student wellness. The commissioner will select two districts from each region of the state, aiming for a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · May 28
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 11

11:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Passed by the Senate (36-0)

May 28

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

May 11

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading