Bill
Bill > A4074
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Introduced
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
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)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4074 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4074_I1.HTM |
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