New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1169

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

Impact

The bill mandates that the task force assess the current state of mental health services in public schools and make recommendations for improvement. This includes examining the identification of students in distress, evaluating current counseling services, and exploring funding needs for new or expanded mental health programs. The task force will conduct comparative analyses with programs in other states that have effectively mitigated mental health issues among students.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1169 establishes the Task Force on Student Mental Health, aimed at examining and enhancing mental health support programs within public schools in New Jersey. The task force is composed of 16 members, including educational leaders, mental health professionals, parents, and public members appointed by state officials. Its primary mission is to focus on mental health issues among students, specifically addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and related disorders.

Contention

Notable discussions surrounding A1169 may arise from concerns about funding and resource allocation for the proposed mental health initiatives. While advocates argue for the necessity of comprehensive mental health support in schools, critics may raise questions regarding the bill's feasibility in terms of budgetary constraints. Furthermore, there could be debates focusing on the effectiveness of proposed strategies in truly addressing the diverse mental health needs of students.

Companion Bills

NJ S3866

Same As Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

NJ A2512

Carry Over Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2512

Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

NJ S3866

Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

NJ A276

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ A3331

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ S2299

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ S2549

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ A1555

Establishes commission to study mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students.

NJ A4587

Establishes commission to study mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students.

NJ HB1468

Relating to the creation of a task force to examine the effectiveness of school mental health programs provided for students enrolled in public schools.

NJ A1680

Establishes "School Opening and School Closing Student Safety Task Force" to review safety of students when schools open and close for school day.

Similar Bills

NJ S3866

Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

NJ A2512

Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.

NJ S2549

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ S2299

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ A3331

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ A276

Establishes "Student Mental Health Task Force."

NJ A5678

Establishes "Farm Mental Health and Financial Services Task Force."

NJ A1230

Establishes "Farm Mental Health and Financial Services Task Force."