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NJ S829

NJ S829
Requires exterior exit doors in school buildings to remain unlocked from egress side and locked from access side at all times.


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires exterior doors in school buildings to remain locked from the access side at all times. The bill provides that exterior doors will remain unlocked from the egress side to allow for safe exit at all times. In the event that a fire alarm or any other security alarm is triggered, the bill provides that a school employee will ensure that the access side of all exterior doors is unlocked, or an access-controlled locking system may be used to unlock the doors automatically.

AI Summary

This bill requires exterior doors in school buildings to remain locked from the access side at all times, while remaining unlocked from the egress side to allow for safe exit. In the event of a fire alarm or other security alarm, a school employee will ensure the access side of all exterior doors is unlocked, or an access-controlled locking system may be used to automatically unlock the doors.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/18/2022)

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