Tick JEDI Bill Passed in New Jersey!

Tick–Borne Diseases Education Policy Signed into Law By Governor Murphy on Monday, May 15th, 2023.

The Tick JEDI Coalition was successful in 2023 in having the following law adopted in New Jersey. New Jersey students will be required to learn about tick-borne diseases starting next school year under a bipartisan law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Monday.

Bill S2463 Aca (1R)

Session 2022 – 2023

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Requires school districts to provide instruction on prevention of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases in grades kindergarten through 12; requires DOH to publish certain guidelines concerning ticks.*

Let this be a sign to all that change is possible and on its way. Your state can be next. We are stronger together, and we are making the big changes we seek.