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NJ A1894

NJ A1894
Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection Pilot Program" in certain counties and cities of first class; makes an appropriation.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection Pilot Program" in certain counties and cities of first class; makes an appropriation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a three-year "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection Pilot Program" in certain New Jersey counties and cities of the first class. The program aims to train law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, teachers, other school staff, and students to identify and report behaviors that may signal potential threats to school safety, with the goal of preventing school violence. The Attorney General, in collaboration with the Commissioners of Health and Education, will develop a threat assessment tool, a training curriculum, and procedures for reporting and addressing identified threats. The Attorney General will submit annual reports evaluating the pilot program and recommending whether it should be continued statewide.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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