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Assembly approves bill easing leases for school‑based health centers after heated parental‑consent debate
Summary
The Assembly passed Senate Bill 3156 by a 48–26 vote after a prolonged floor debate over parental notification and consent for health services provided by federally qualified health centers on school property. Opponents warned the measure could allow outside medical services on campuses without adequate parental safeguards; sponsors said it only adds a narrow bidding exception to save lives and improve access.
The New Jersey General Assembly on Dec. 22 passed Senate Bill 3156, which permits boards of education to lease school property to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) without the public bidding process in limited circumstances, after a contentious floor debate over parental notification and consent.
Sponsor Assemblywoman Peter Paul moved the bill on third reading, saying the change merely adjusts the bidding process to allow established FQHCs to operate on campuses where the services already exist and are saving lives. Supporters said the measure…
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