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New Jersey Schools Boost Mental Health Support | Jersey News
New Jersey just took a major step toward student mental health with the passage of a $48 million bill funding two key programs: the new Spark pilot and the existing NJ4S initiative. Spark, with $8 million, will connect schools to child psychiatry teams offering counseling, medication support, and educator training — with plans to expand statewide within two years. NJ4S, receiving $40 million, has already helped nearly half the state’s schools partner with community providers. Together, they aim to ensure every district has mental health support, whether through staff, partnerships, or NJ4S —…
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