Bills on the Move
Bill: A1406 AcaAca (2R) NJSSNA Supports
Summary: Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.
Bill: A2255/S2376 Aca NJSSNA Supports
Summary: Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.
Bill: A2408/S1060 NJSSNA Supports
Summary: Requires public schools to develop policy for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulator on students with seizure disorder.
Bill: S3858/A5142 - NJSSNA Supports
Summary: Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes
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Bill: S4545 NJSSNA Supports
Summary: Expands epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools. Subjects: Education-School Boards And Districts; Health-Emergency Medical Services
Bill: S4680- NJSSNA Opposes
Summary: Permits nursing services in nonpublic schools to be delivered by licensed medical professionals, including licensed practical nurses.
Regulations and Legislation from the NJDOE Website
S4141 Paul's Law
Authorize/parent/guardian to request individualized hcp for seizure d/o. Procedural guidelines/specific directions/staff to receive training. Introduced 10/24/2019, passed Senate 12/16/2019, approved 1/9/2020.
S954/S1699/A1597 Nurse Compact Law
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation, S954/S1699/A1597 entering the state into the enhanced multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). The eNLC is an agreement between states that allows a nurse to have one license to practice in all participating states.
S2494 Heat Participation Policy
Requires school districts which participate in Statewide interscholastic sports programs to adopt New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association heat and humidity practice policy. This act shall take effect in the first full school year following enactment. Approved January 9, 2020.
S2494 Implement emergency action plan for responding to a serious/life threatening sports related injury. INTRODUCED APRIL 16, 2018. On January 9, 2020 in the Assembly Approved P.L.2019, c.292.
S3330/A4864 Teddy Bear Law (Teddy Bear Academy Bill)
Current law at N.J.S.18A:20-34 authorizes the use of public-school buildings and school district property for certain other purposes when not in use for school purposes. This bill authorizes uses to include child care services before or after regular school hours for school aged children who attend school within the district and for children younger than school age.
S215 2020 Session Requires all students enrolled in grade eight to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component. Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee
S903/A969 2020 Session Clarifies statutory exemptions from mandatory immunizations for students. 01/31/2019 –Amended on Assembly floor, 2nd reading in Assembly. Short by one vote (Sacco North Bergen changed his vote). Reintroduced 1/14/2020 referred to Assembly Health Committee and Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A1399 2020 Session Requires young children entering public schools or Head Start Programs for first time to have a comprehensive eye examination completed. Introduce 1/14/2020 and sent to Assembly Education Committee
A2027/S277 2020 Session "Emma's Law"; requires school buses that transport students with special needs to be equipped with certain safety features. (GPS, 2-way radio, video monitoring).1/14/2020 Reintroduced and Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities
Reference:
New Jersey State School Nurses Association (2020). 2019 Legislative Updates. Retrieved from: https://www.njssna.org/legislation/currentissues/new-item