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A 3317

Requires school districts to maintain and pay premiums for student accident insurance.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

New Jersey bill requires school districts to buy and fund student accident insurance, shifting insurance costs from families to school budgets.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3317

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3317 mandates that New Jersey school districts must establish and maintain student accident insurance programs, with districts bearing the cost of premium payments. This creates a new financial obligation for school districts to provide comprehensive accident coverage for students during school activities.

Why is this important

Student accident insurance protects families from catastrophic medical costs resulting from school-related injuries, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for parents. For school districts, this represents a new and potentially significant recurring budget expense that could affect education funding allocation and district financial planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: School districts may argue the mandate creates unfunded expenses during budget constraints, potentially diverting funds from classroom instruction and other educational programs
  • Insurance cost variability: Premium costs vary significantly by district size, location, and claims history, raising equity concerns about whether all districts can absorb these expenses equally
  • Scope and coverage questions: Ambiguity about what accidents are covered, whether it applies during all activities (including sports and field trips), and how this coordinates with existing parental insurance policies remains unclear

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

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