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A 5105

Relates to the criminal possession of a ghost gun; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson

Requires high school health classes (grades 9–12) to teach bleeding control, using Stop the Bleed program options, starting next full school year.

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Bill Summary · A 5105

Bill Summary: A 5105 – Bleeding Control Instruction in Public Schools (Introduced Version)

Note: The bill’s title references “the criminal possession of a ghost gun; repealer,” but the introduced text and accompanying materials describe a different focus entirely—mandatory bleeding control instruction in public high schools. The summary below reflects the introduced content provided.

Basic Information

  • Bill Number: A 5105
  • Title (introduced text): Relates to instruction in public schools and supplementing chapter 35 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes
  • Purpose (as introduced): Require instruction on bleeding control for students in grades 9–12 as part of the district’s health education curriculum; allow use of an American College of Surgeons program to meet the requirement
  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES (after initial referral to Assembly Education)
  • Introduced: December 12, 2024
  • Primary Sponsor: Khaleel Anderson
  • Related Bill: A 9517 (prior-session)

What the Bill Would Do (Key Provisions)

  • Section 1 – Instruction Requirement

    • Beginning with the first full school year after enactment, each school district’s board of education must incorporate instruction on bleeding control for students in grades 9–12.
    • This instruction is to be part of the district’s implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
    • Districts may use an instructional or training program established by the American College of Surgeons to satisfy the requirement (i.e., the Stop the Bleed program is explicitly referenced as an acceptable provider).

  • Section 2 – Effective Date

    • The act is stated to take effect immediately upon enactment.
    • The requirement for instruction, however, is scheduled to begin in the first full school year following enactment.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Public school districts in New Jersey (boards of education)
  • Students in grades 9–12
  • Educators and health education teachers responsible for delivering the curriculum
  • Potential training providers (notably programs from the American College of Surgeons)

Context and Content of the Program

  • The Stop the Bleed program: A national initiative by the American College of Surgeons designed to teach laypersons how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take rapid, basic actions to control bleeding (e.g., applying pressure, packing a wound, applying a tourniquet).
  • Rationale presented in the bill: Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death for people under 45; faster bleeding control can save lives.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Legislative actions show initial introduction in the Assembly on 2024-12-12, with referral to the Assembly Education Committee, and later referral to Codes (as of 2025-02-12).
  • The bill would amend Chapter 35 of Title 18A (Public Education) to implement the requirement.
  • No explicit funding provision is stated in the introduced text; implementation implications would likely fall to district budgets and existing health-education resources.

Potential Impact

  • Positive public health impact through enhanced emergency preparedness and potentially lives saved in bleeding emergencies.
  • System-wide integration into health education for grades 9–12 across all districts.
  • Administrative considerations for districts in selecting an approved program (e.g., Stop the Bleed) and aligning with NJ Student Learning Standards.
  • No stated costs or funding sources in the introduced language; districts may incur training and materials costs.

This summary aims to present the bill’s substantive content and potential implications based on the introduced version.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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