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NJ A1941

NJ A1941
Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Pursuant to State Board of Education regulations at N.J.A.C.6A:16-5.1, each school district must develop and annually update a districtwide school safety and security plan. Currently, a school district may submit its plan to the Department of Education's Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning for review. Under this bill, all school districts would be required to, no later than six months following the effective date, submit the plan to the Commissioner of Education. The commissioner will review districts' plans and submit a written report to each district that details any weaknesses that have been identified and recommend solutions. No later than three years following the bill's effective date, the commissioner would be required to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature summarizing the results of the reviews.

AI Summary

This bill requires all school districts in New Jersey to submit their districtwide school safety and security plans to the Commissioner of Education for review. The commissioner will review the plans, identify any weaknesses, and provide recommendations for improvements. Within three years of the bill's effective date, the commissioner must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature summarizing the results of the reviews across all school districts. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that school safety and security plans are up-to-date and effective in addressing various emergency situations, such as active shooter incidents, bomb threats, and lockdowns.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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