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S 3769

Revises law requiring certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carmen Amato and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill requires student ID cards display suicide prevention hotline numbers to improve youth access to crisis mental health resources during emergencies.

Substituted by A4897 (1R)
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Bill Summary · S 3769

Legislative bill overview

S 3769 revises New Jersey law to require student identification cards to display the telephone number for a suicide prevention hotline. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has progressed through committee review, with a companion assembly bill (A4897) now substituting it in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Student mental health and suicide prevention are critical public health concerns, particularly among school-age populations. Including hotline information on IDs ensures students have immediate access to crisis resources in their possession at all times, potentially providing life-saving intervention during moments of crisis.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools must redesign and reprint ID cards, creating administrative and financial burdens that vary by district size and resources
  • Effectiveness questions: Limited evidence exists demonstrating whether hotline numbers on ID cards meaningfully increase help-seeking behavior or prevent suicide attempts
  • Privacy and stigma concerns: Printing mental health resources on visible IDs could inadvertently signal which students carry crisis information, potentially creating social stigma or unintended identification of struggling students

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

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