Joe Pennacchio

"With the internet and with COVID, there's sort of an anonymity involved when you're asking for veterans' benefits," said state Sen. Joe Pennacchio, R-Morris, a sponsor of the legislation that's now law.

The legislation would require that public schools make curriculum plans available to parents/guardians and the public so they have time to go over the plans.

Critical Race Theory became one of the focal points of the New Jersey Governor's race this year and while the election is over, debate continues on whether it should be taught in schools or not.

“From Monmouth to Cape May, we’ve seen what happens when you strip police of the power to hold teenagers and young adults accountable for breaking the law."

Advocates for suicide awareness suggest it's a simple move that could further support schools with reducing stigma around mental health issues and leading troubled youth to the resources they may need.