New Jersey § 18a:40a-2
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§ 18a:40a-2.
The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall
develop curriculum guidelines for education programs on drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids,
tobacco and controlled dangerous substances. These guidelines shall be reviewed annually, and shall be updated as necessary to ensure that the curriculum reflects the most current information available on the nature
and treatment of drug, alcohol, anabolic steroids, tobacco and controlled dangerous
substance use and substance use disorder treatment. The guidelines shall provide for a sequential course of study for each grade, K-12,
and shall, at a minimum, include: a. Detailed, factual information regarding the physiological, psychological, sociological
and legal aspects of substance use ; b. Detailed information concerning the availability of help and assistance for pupils
and their families with substance use disorder ; c. Decision making and coping skills; and, d. The development of activities and attitudes which are consistent with a healthy
life style. The guidelines shall include model instructional units, shall define specific behavioral
and learning objectives and shall recommend instructional materials suitable for each
grade level.
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