New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 506: Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

S 506 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Beach (Democratic); Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.