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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40-41.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40-41.11 - Emergency action plan for responding to a serious or potentially life-threatening sport-related injury.

18A:40-41.11 Emergency action plan for responding to a serious or potentially life-threatening sport-related injury.  1. a. The board of education of a school district and the governing body or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school that includes any of the grades six through 12 shall establish and implement an emergency action plan for responding to a serious or potentially life-threatening sports-related injury. The plan shall document the proper procedures to be followed when a student sustains a serious injury while participating in sports or other athletic activity. The plan shall be specific to the activity site, and shall be developed in consultation with local emergency medical services personnel. b. The emergency action plan established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall include, but need not be limited to, the following components:  (1) a list of the employees, team coaches, and licensed athletic trainers in each school who are trained in first aid or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; (2) identification of the employees, team coaches, or licensed athletic trainers in each school who will be responsible for carrying out the emergency action plan and a description of their respective responsibilities;  (3) identification of the activity location or venue; (4) identification of the equipment and supplies that may be needed to respond to the emergency, including the location of each item; and (5) a description of the proper procedures to be followed after a student sustains a serious sports-related injury including, but not limited to, responding to the injured student, summoning emergency medical care, assisting emergency responders in getting to the injured student, and documenting the actions taken during the emergency. c. The emergency action plan shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The plan shall be rehearsed annually in each school by the individuals who will be responsible for executing the plan in an emergency. L.2019, c.292, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40-41.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40-41.12 - Rules, regulations.

18A:40-41.12 Rules, regulations.  2. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2019, c.292, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40-42 - Educational fact sheet about HPV.

18A:40-42 Educational fact sheet about HPV.  2. a. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall develop an educational fact sheet about the human papillomavirus (HPV) for distribution to parents or guardians of students in grades seven through 12. The educational fact sheet shall include information about the causes, symptoms and means of transmission of HPV, and where additional information can be obtained. b. For the 2007-2008 school year, a school district shall distribute to parents and guardians of students in grades seven through 12 the educational fact sheet on HPV, in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Education.  c. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, a school district shall distribute the educational fact sheet annually to parents or guardians of students in grade seven in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Education. d. The Commissioner of Education also shall make the educational fact sheet available to private schools educating students in grades seven through 12. Such schools are encouraged, but not required, to distribute the fact sheet to parents or guardians of students at the school. L.2007, c.134, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.81.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40-43 - Information available to certain public school students about "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act."

18A:40-43 Information available to certain public school students about "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act."  2. In the 2006-2007 school year and in each school year thereafter, each board of education which operates an educational program for public school students in grades 7 through 12 shall: a. ensure that posters providing information on the provisions of the "New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection Act," P.L.2000, c.58 (C.30:4C-15.5 et al.), are prominently displayed in the school nurse's office and health education classrooms;  b. have pamphlets and other educational materials providing information about the safe haven procedures available in the guidance office of every public school with students in grades 7 through 12 for free distribution to students; and c. utilize, for the purposes of this section, informational pamphlets, posters and other educational materials distributed by the Department of Children and Families pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2007, c.143 (C.30:4C-15.11). L.2007, c.143, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40-44 - Information relative to child's exposure to violence on electronic devices.

18A:40-44 Information relative to child's exposure to violence on electronic devices.  1. a. The Department of Education shall prepare and make available on the department's Internet website, both in print and in an easily printable format, information on how a parent can limit a child's exposure to violence on television, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices. The department shall update this information whenever new information about a child's exposure to violence on television and other electronic devices becomes available. The information shall include, but not be limited to:  (1) research and statistics on how violent behavior increases after exposure to violent films, music, television, or video games; (2) scientific findings that show children who play violent video games are more likely to be involved in physical altercations with classmates, perform poorly on academic tasks, and are unable to relate to adults in positions of authority; (3) factors that increase the probability a child will be at risk of violent behavior, including, but not limited to, exposure or involvement in violence at critical stages of childhood development, poor socioeconomic conditions, and poor parenting skills; (4) symptoms of a child's overexposure to violence, including, but not limited to, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, truancy, and difficulty in school; (5) predictors of violent behavior in children, including but not limited to, dishonesty, disobedience, favorable attitude toward violence, hostility toward police, substance abuse, aggressive or antisocial behavior, and involvement in nonviolent criminal offenses; and  (6) effective strategies, based on a child's age and stage of development, that will help a parent monitor or restrict a child's exposure to violence on television and other electronic devices, including, but not limited to, the use of screening software or other technologies that prevent a child from watching television programs a parent deems inappropriate, co-viewing and commenting on television programs that depict violence, and familiarization with video game advisory labels and rating systems that make it more difficult for children to purchase and play such games.  b. The department shall prepare an informational pamphlet that contains the information posted on its website pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and shall update the pamphlet as necessary. The department shall distribute the pamphlet, at no charge, to all school districts in the State, and shall make additional copies available to nonpublic schools upon request. c. In the 2013-2014 school year and in each school year thereafter, each school district shall distribute the pamphlet to the parents or guardians of students attending the schools of the district.  L.2013, c.146, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40-45 - Rules, regulations.

18A:40-45 Rules, regulations.  2. The Department of Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2013, c.146, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-1 - Instructional programs on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances; curriculum guidelines

18A:40A-1. Instructional programs on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances; curriculum guidelines  Instructional programs on the nature of drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-2), and their physiological, psychological, sociological and legal effects on the individual, the family and society shall be taught in each public school and in each grade from kindergarten through 12 in a manner adapted to the age and understanding of the pupils. The programs shall be based upon the curriculum guidelines established by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 2 of this act, and shall be included in the curriculum for each grade in such a manner as to provide a thorough and comprehensive treatment of the subject.  L.1987, c.389, s.1; amended 1989,c.216,s.3; 1989,c.225,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-2 - Curriculum guidelines; annual review and updating; minimum requirements

18A:40A-2. Curriculum guidelines; annual review and updating; minimum requirements  The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall develop curriculum guidelines for education programs on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances. These guidelines shall be reviewed annually, and shall be updated as necessary to insure that the curriculum reflects the most current information available on the nature and treatment of drug, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substance abuse and treatment. The guidelines shall provide for a sequential course of study for each grade, K-12, and shall, at a minimum, include:  a. Detailed, factual information regarding the physiological, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of substance abuse; b. Detailed information concerning the availability of help and assistance for pupils and their families with chemical dependency problems; c. Decision making and coping skills; and, d. The development of activities and attitudes which are consistent with a healthy life style.The guidelines shall include model instructional units, shall define specific behavioral and learning objectives and shall recommend instructional materials suitable for each grade level.  L.1987, c.389, s.2; amended 1989,c.216,s.4; 1989,c.225,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-2.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-2.1 - Substance abuse instruction, review of curriculum; report.

18A:40A-2.1 Substance abuse instruction, review of curriculum; report.  1. a. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Division of Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services, shall review the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education to ensure that guidance for substance abuse instruction incorporates the most recent evidence-based standards and practices. b. Within 120 days of the effective date of this act, the department shall issue a written report to the Governor, to the State Board of Education, and to the Legislature as provided under section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), with its determination on whether the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education adequately incorporate the most recent evidence-based standards and practices pursuant to subsection a. of this section. If the department determines that the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education need to be revised, it shall propose the revisions to the State board within 12 months of the report's submission.  L.2016, c.46, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-3 - Initial inservice training programs; curriculum; availability

18A:40A-3. Initial inservice training programs; curriculum; availability  a. Upon completion of the curriculum guidelines required pursuant to section 2 of this act, the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall establish inservice workshops and training programs to train selected public school teachers to teach an education program on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances. The inservice training programs may utilize existing county or regional offices, or such other institutions, agencies or persons as the Commissioner of Education deems appropriate. The programs and workshops shall provide instructional preparation for the teaching of the drug, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances curriculum, and shall, in addition to the curriculum material, include information on the history, pharmacology, physiology and psychosocial aspects of drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances, symptomatic behavior associated with substance abuse, the availability of rehabilitation and treatment programs, and the legal aspects of substance abuse. Each local board of education shall provide time for the inservice training during the usual school schedule in order to insure that appropriate teaching staff members are prepared to teach the education program in each grade in each school district.  b. Upon completion of the initial inservice training program, the Commissioner of Education shall insure that programs and workshops that reflect the most current information on substance abuse are prepared and are made available to teaching staff members at regular intervals.  c. In addition to providing inservice training programs for teaching staff members who will provide instruction on substance abuse in the public schools, the Commissioner of Education shall make these training programs available to such other instructional and supervisory personnel as he deems necessary and appropriate.  L.1987, c.389, s.3; amended 1989,c.216,s.5; 1989,c.225,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-4 - Preservice training

18A:40A-4. Preservice training  In addition to the provisions for inservice training established pursuant to this act, the commissioner shall insure that the preservice training of individuals intending to enter the teaching profession provides for an adequate treatment of the subject of substance abuse.  No certificate to teach in the public schools shall be issued to any teaching staff member who has not passed a satisfactory examination in (1) physiology and hygiene; and (2) substance abuse issues which includes material on the physiological, psychological, sociological and legal aspects of drug and alcohol abuse, methods of educating students on the negative effects of substance abuse, and intervention strategies for dealing with students engaged in substance abuse.  1987, c. 389, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-5 - Loaning of educational materials

18A:40A-5. Loaning of educational materials  The board of education in each school district in the State in which a nonpublic school is located shall have the power and duty to loan to all pupils attending nonpublic schools located within the district all educational materials developed by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to this act for the instruction of public school pupils on the nature and effects of drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous substances. The Commissioner of Education shall make these materials available so that the local board of education shall not be required to expend funds for the loan of these materials.  L.1987, c.389, s.5; amended 1989,c.216,s.6; 1989,c.225,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-6 - Evaluation

18A:40A-6. Evaluation  The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall establish and administer a system for the evaluation of the effectiveness of instructional programs established pursuant to this act. Programs which are shown to be effective shall be made available to other school districts throughout the State.  1987, c. 389, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-7 - Rules, regulations

18A:40A-7. Rules, regulations  The State Board of Education shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act.  1987, c. 389, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-7.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-7.2 - Violations, penalties

18A:40A-7.2. Violations, penalties  2. Except as provided by section 6 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.13), a person who discloses or willfully permits the disclosure of information provided by a pupil in violation of the provisions of section 1 of this act is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense and not more than $5,000 for a second and each subsequent offense. The penalty shall be collected and enforced in summary proceedings under "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.). L.1997,c.362,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-8 - Findings, declarations

18A:40A-8. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that:  a. A significant number of young people are unfortunately already involved in the abuse of alcohol and other drugs;  b. Research indicates that particular groups of youngsters, such as the children of alcoholic parents, may in fact face an increased risk of developing alcohol and other substance abuse problems and that early intervention services can be critical in their prevention, detection and treatment; and,  c. School-based initiatives have proven particularly effective in identifying and assisting students at a high risk of developing alcohol and other drug disturbances and in reducing absenteeism, decreasing the consumption of alcohol and other drugs, and in lessening the problems associated with such addictions.  1987,c.387, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-9 - Definitions

18A:40A-9. Definitions  For the purposes of this act: "Substance" shall mean alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances as defined in section 2 of P.L.1970, c.266 (C.24:21-2), anabolic steroids or any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction or dulling of the brain or nervous system including, but not limited to, glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes as defined in section 1 of P.L.1965, c.41 (C.2A:170-25.9).  "Substance abuse" shall mean the consumption or use of any substance as defined herein for purposes other than for the treatment of sickness or injury as prescribed or administered by a person duly authorized by law to treat sick and injured human beings.  L.1987, c.387, s.2; amended 1989,c.216,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-10 - Referral program in schools

18A:40A-10. Referral program in schools  Each local board of education shall, pursuant to guidelines developed by the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, establish a comprehensive substance abuse intervention, prevention and treatment referral program in the public elementary and secondary schools of the district. The purpose of the program shall be to identify pupils who are substance abusers, assess the extent of these pupils' involvement with these substances and, where appropriate, refer pupils and their families to organizations and agencies approved by the Department of Health to offer competent professional treatment. Treatment shall not be at the expense of the local board of education.  Each school district shall develop a clear written policy statement which outlines the district's program to combat substance abuse and which provides for the identification, evaluation, referral for treatment and discipline of pupils who are substance abusers. Copies of the policy statement shall be distributed to pupils and their parents at the beginning of each school year.  1987,c.387, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-11 - Policies for evaluations, referral, discipline

18A:40A-11. Policies for evaluations, referral, discipline  Each board of education shall adopt and implement, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the State board, policies and procedures for the evaluation, referral for treatment and discipline of pupils involved in incidents of possession or abuse of substances as defined in section 2 of this act, on school property or at school functions, or who show significant symptoms of the use of those substances on school property or at school functions. In adopting and implementing these policies and procedures, the board shall consult and work closely with a local organization involved with the prevention, detection and treatment of substance abuse approved by the Department of Health.  1987,c.387, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-13 - Immunity for personnel.

18A:40A-13 Immunity for personnel.  6. No action of any kind in any court of competent jurisdiction shall lie against any teaching staff member, including a student assistance coordinator, any school nurse or other educational personnel, medical inspector, examining physician or any other officer, agent or any employee of the board of education or personnel of the emergency room of a hospital because of any action taken by virtue of the provisions of this act, provided the skill and care given is that ordinarily required and exercised by other such teaching staff members, nurses, educational personnel, medical inspectors, physicians or other officers, agents, or any employees of the board of education or emergency room personnel. L.1987, c.387, s.6; amended 1992, c.158, s.1; 2009, c.54, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:40A-14 - Civil immunity for reporting.

18A:40A-14 Civil immunity for reporting.  7. Any teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, student assistance coordinator or other educational or noneducational personnel, employed by or in any of the public or private schools of this State, who in good faith reports a pupil to the principal or his designee or to the medical inspector or school physician or school nurse in an attempt to help such pupil cure his abuse of substances as defined in section 2 of this act, shall not be liable in civil damages as a result of making any such report. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the protections provided in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.414 (C.2A:62A-4) or otherwise provided by law. L.1987, c.387, s.7; amended 1992, c.158, s.2; 2009, c.54, s.3.