Requires the development of a bleeding control kit program and the installation of bleeding control kits in schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano and 2 co-sponsors

Requires schools to develop a bleeding control kit program and install bleeding control kits, with training for staff to boost emergency response to severe bleeding.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Summary: Assembly Bill A-4242 – Bleeding Control Kit Program in Schools

Overview

Bill Number: A-4242

Title: Requires the development of a bleeding control kit program and the installation of bleeding control kits in schools

Purpose: To ensure that schools have bleeding control kits and an organized program for their development, deployment, and use.

Status: Referred to the Education Committee

Introduced: May 2, 2024

Key Provisions (as stated in the bill’s title)

Development of a bleeding control kit program: The bill requires the creation of a formal program governing the use, maintenance, training, and administration of bleeding control kits within schools.

Installation of bleeding control kits: The bill mandates that bleeding control kits be installed in school facilities. The exact locations, quantity, and installation requirements are not specified in the provided summary, but the implication is that kits would be placed in accessible, strategically distributed locations within schools.

Who Would Be Affected

Students and school staff: Teachers, administrators, school nurses, and other employees would be the primary users and beneficiaries of the bleeding control kits and the accompanying program.

School districts and boards of education: Responsible for implementing the program, procuring the kits, and ensuring maintenance and staff training.

Potential vendors and suppliers: Entities that provide bleeding control kits and related training services may be involved in procurement and ongoing support.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Safety and preparedness: The bill aims to improve emergency response capabilities for severe bleeding incidents in school settings.

Training needs: Successful implementation would likely require training for staff on proper use of the kits, basic first aid, and ongoing maintenance procedures.

Funding and resource allocation: The summary does not specify funding sources or budget impact; districts would need to allocate funds for kit procurement, replacement, and training.

Compliance and maintenance: Schools would need processes to monitor kit availability, expiration of components, and staff competency.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

The bill has been referred to the Education Committee for consideration. No enacted date or timeline is provided in the available information.

As of the provided details, there are no listed amendments, fiscal notes, or final floor votes.

Note on Text Discrepancies

The accompanying “Version Content” appears to describe a different bill (the New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law) rather than A-4242. To ensure an accurate, detailed understanding of A-4242, please provide the official bill text or an updated summary that reflects A-4242’s provisions. If you’d like, I can compare the two once the correct text for A-4242 is available and highlight any differences.