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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
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 mandates that every school district in New Jersey must submit its districtwide school safety and security plan to the Commissioner of Education for review within six months of the bill's enactment, a change from the current system where submission is voluntary. The Commissioner will then thoroughly examine each plan, checking for critical elements such as up-to-date emergency contact lists, assigned responsibilities for staff during emergencies, clear visitor policies, bullying prevention measures, hazard analyses, active shooter and lockdown procedures, and crisis communication plans. Following the review, the Commissioner will provide each school district with a written report detailing any identified weaknesses and suggesting solutions, with these reports being issued on a rolling basis to expedite feedback. Finally, within three years of the bill's effective date, the Commissioner will submit a comprehensive, aggregated report to the Governor and the Legislature summarizing the findings from all the district reviews, without revealing specific details about individual schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2524 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2524_I1.HTM |
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