New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 3597: Requires boards of education to adopt suicide prevention policies and DOE to establish model suicide prevention policy.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 3597 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires boards of education to adopt suicide prevention policies and DOE to establish model suicide prevention policy. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican).