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NJ A239
NJ A239Directs 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 full-time employees and students of school districts, receiving schools, 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, receiving schools, 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 school employees and students in public and nonpublic schools on how to act before, during, and after a school emergency, which includes situations like lockdowns, bomb threats, and active shooter incidents. This training will cover best practices, incident command systems, multi-hazard emergency planning, and response options beyond standard lockdowns, and will be offered both in-person at regional locations and online. The Department of Education will also provide schools with an annual calendar detailing training dates, times, and locations, as well as information on accessing the online training. The bill defines "receiving school" to include various educational service providers for students with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness 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/A239 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/239_I1.HTM |
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