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NJ S1004
NJ S1004Permits school districts to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers for security purposes, and requires school districts to have agreement with local law enforcement governing placement of 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 permits public schools to have a safe schools resource officer or a Class Three special law enforcement officer present at the school building to provide security services during the hours that school is in session. Under the bill, the State will fund the costs for a school district that elects to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers who are hired after the bill's effective date. In addition, the bill provides that a school district that employs school security personnel will be required to enter into a written agreement with the local law enforcement agency or an entity designated by the Superintendent of the State Police, as appropriate, to stipulate the terms and conditions governing the placement of the security personnel in school buildings. The agreement will include: the chain of command; roles and responsibilities of school security personnel while on school property; work hours and conditions; required qualifications and experience; channels of communication; required training and continuing professional development; and authority to carry firearms.
AI Summary
This bill allows public school districts to hire "safe schools resource officers" or "Class Three special law enforcement officers" to provide security during school hours, with the state covering the costs for those hired after the bill becomes law. A "safe schools resource officer" is a law enforcement officer specifically assigned to a school, and a "Class Three special law enforcement officer" is a retired law enforcement officer who can be re-employed by a school district for security purposes. Crucially, any school district employing such security personnel must establish a formal written agreement with their local police department, or with an entity designated by the State Police if no local police department exists, to outline specific details like who is in charge, what the officers' duties are, their qualifications, how they communicate, their training requirements, and whether they can carry firearms.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1004 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1004_I1.HTM |
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