New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4602: Requires State Board of Education to include instruction on mental health first aid training as part of professional development requirement for public school teachers.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 4602 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires State Board of Education to include instruction on mental health first aid training as part of professional development requirement for public school teachers. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.