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NJ A4074

NJ A4074
Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.


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Introduced
03/14/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 the state to submit their districtwide school safety and security plans to the Commissioner of Education for review. The commissioner will review the plans and identify any weaknesses, providing recommended solutions to the districts. 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. This is meant to ensure that school safety and security plans are up-to-date and effective across the state.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 03/14/2024)

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