S.3994

New Jersey S3994 mandates annual substance use screenings for all secondary school students using the SBIRT program.

New Jersey S3994 requires public and nonpublic secondary schools to conduct annual written or verbal substance use screenings on all students using the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) program. The screenings assess students' risk for substance abuse. Schools must notify parents or guardians before screening and allow them to opt out. If a student screens positive, the screener must provide brief counseling and assist with referrals to treatment. Schools with alternative substance abuse intervention programs may opt out of the SBIRT program.