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NJ S505
NJ S505Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.
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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 directs the Office of the Attorney General, in conjunction with the Department of Education, to provide annual training, including current best practices, to all employees and students of public and nonpublic schools on the roles and responsibilities of students and staff before, during, and after a school emergency. A school emergency will include lockdowns, bomb threat evacuations, active shooter incidents, and other identifiable threats. The training must be provided in a face-to-face format on a regional basis and must also be made available online. The bill directs the Department of Education to annually disseminate to school districts and nonpublic schools a calendar that details the dates, times, and regional locations where the training will be provided, and information on the training that may be accessed online.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Office of the Attorney General, working with the Department of Education, will provide annual training to all employees and students in both public and nonpublic schools. This training will cover their roles and responsibilities before, during, and after a school emergency, which is defined to include situations like lockdowns, bomb threats, active shooter incidents, and other identifiable threats. The training will incorporate current best practices, information on establishing an incident command system, multi-hazard emergency planning, and response protocols that offer alternatives to standard lockdowns. It will be delivered in person on a regional basis and also made available online, with the Department of Education responsible for distributing a calendar of training dates, times, and locations, as well as information on accessing the online training.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
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/S505 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/505_I1.HTM |
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