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NJ S2525
NJ S2525Requires Police Training Commission to adopt training course on school emergency response.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety to adopt a training course regarding school emergency response, including response to an active shooter threat. The training course must include lockdown drill observations. Under the bill, the training will be administered by the employing agency as part of the in-service training provided to each local police officer in each law enforcement unit operating in this State. The bill further provides that prior to being appointed to permanent status as a local police officer in a law enforcement unit, an individual must complete the training course. Every local police officer appointed prior to the effective date of this bill must, within 36 months of the effective date, satisfactorily complete a training course in school emergency response.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Police Training Commission, a body within the Department of Law and Public Safety responsible for setting standards for police officers, must create and adopt a specific training course focused on responding to emergencies in schools, including how to handle active shooter threats. This training will involve observing lockdown drills and will be delivered by the police department that employs the officer as part of their ongoing professional development, known as in-service training. Furthermore, any individual seeking permanent status as a local police officer must successfully complete this new training before being appointed, and existing local police officers appointed before this law takes effect will have 36 months from the effective date to complete the school emergency response training.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2525 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2525_I1.HTM |
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