This bill mandates that any president or vice-president of the New Jersey Education Association or the American Federation of Teachers-New Jersey, including local bargaining unit leaders representing K-12 teachers, must complete specific requirements before assuming office. These requirements include signing an acknowledgment of their obligations to report potential child abuse incidents as outlined in existing laws and State Board of Education regulations.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that these individuals must undergo training regarding the responsibilities of school district employees in notifying the appropriate authorities about potential cases of abused, missing, or neglected children. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.