This bill mandates that, starting with the first full school year after its enactment, each school district's board of education in New Jersey must include instruction on bleeding control for high school students in grades nine through twelve. This instruction is to be integrated into the districts' implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Additionally, the bill allows school boards to utilize training programs established by the American College of Surgeons to fulfill this requirement.

The initiative is part of the Stop the Bleed program, which aims to equip individuals with the skills necessary to manage bleeding emergencies effectively. Given that unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death for individuals under 45, the bill emphasizes the importance of teaching students how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding situations. By learning techniques such as applying pressure to wounds, packing wounds, and using tourniquets, students will be empowered to act decisively in emergencies, potentially saving lives.