New Jersey § 18a:35-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:35-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:35-4.
a. A school district shall ensure that its health education programs for students
in grades kindergarten through 12 recognize the multiple dimensions of health by including
mental health and the relation of physical and mental health so as to enhance student
understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote health, well-being, and human
dignity. The instruction in mental health shall be adapted to the age and understanding of
the students and shall be incorporated as part of the district's implementation of
the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The instruction shall include, as appropriate, information on substance use disorder provided pursuant to the implementation of these standards and to section 1 of P.L.2016, c. 46 ( C.18A:40A-2.1 ). b. The State Board of Education shall review and update the New Jersey Student Learning
Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education to ensure the incorporation
of instruction in mental health in an appropriate place in the curriculum for students
in grades kindergarten through 12. In its review, the State board shall consult with mental health experts including,
but not limited to, representatives from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Services in the Department of Human Services.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:35-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:35-4 cover?
Section 18a:35-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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