NJ
New Jersey Senate Bill S1954

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1954

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Impact

If enacted, S1954 would mark a significant shift in health education by mandating bleed control training, which is seen as vital for preparing young individuals to respond to emergencies. The implementation of this bill would require school districts to adopt appropriate instructional programs, which may be selected at no cost and without the need for certification. This approach is designed to alleviate the financial burden on schools while ensuring that students gain access to essential life-saving knowledge.

Summary

Senate Bill S1954 was introduced to enhance the health education curriculum in New Jersey high schools by requiring the instruction of bleed control techniques. This bill seeks to ensure that all students in grades nine through twelve receive training in critical life-saving skills that can be applied in emergency situations, particularly in instances of severe bleeding. By integrating this instruction into the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, the bill aims to address a crucial gap in current health education programs.

Contention

One potential point of contention surrounding S1954 could relate to the selection of suitable instructional programs and the capacity of school districts to effectively implement this requirement. There may be concerns regarding the adequacy of resources available to schools to properly teach this curriculum, as well as debates over the appropriateness of including such practical life skills into the educational framework. Advocates argue that equipping students with these skills is necessary for public safety, while critics could question whether this fits within the traditional academic scope of health education.

Latest S1954 Activity

Companion Bills

NJ S2974

Carry Over Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ A4573

Carry Over Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Previously Filed As

NJ S2974

Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ A4573

Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ S3666

Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ A1711

Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ A5308

Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ S679

Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ S2925

Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ A618

Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ A648

Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

NJ S3330

Requires school districts to provide instruction on grief as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

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