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NJ S796
NJ S796Permits public and nonpublic schools to utilize security categorical aid to hire school security personnel.
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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 would permit a board of education to utilize security categorical aid to hire school security personnel. Under the bill, school security services that are provided to a nonpublic school under the provisions of the "Secure Schools for All Children Act" would include the hiring of school security personnel. Under the "School Funding Reform Act of 2008," school districts throughout the State receive a category of funding identified as security categorical aid. This bill would permit a board of education to utilize security categorical aid to hire school security personnel. Under the "Secure Schools for All Children Act," a board of education is required to adopt policies and procedures to provide students enrolled full-time in a nonpublic school within the district with security services, equipment, or technology to help ensure a safe and secure school environment. Current Department of Education Guidance concerning the "Secure Schools for All Children Act" includes the hiring of security guards as acceptable security service expenditures. This bill amends the "Secure Schools for all Children Act" to specify that school security services may include hiring of school security personnel.
AI Summary
This bill allows school districts to use "security categorical aid," which is a specific type of funding allocated to schools for safety measures, to hire school security personnel. This means that public and nonpublic schools can now use this money to employ individuals for security purposes. The bill clarifies that providing security services to nonpublic schools, as required by the "Secure Schools for All Children Act," can now explicitly include the hiring of school security personnel, building upon existing guidance that already allowed for security guard expenditures.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S796 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/796_I1.HTM |
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