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Bill > A243
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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 requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to develop an online clearinghouse for school districts to exchange information regarding resources that they are able to make available to other school districts in the event of an emergency. The clearinghouse is to only be accessible to authorized school district employees, and allow a user to readily identify resources available in districts that are in close proximity. The clearinghouse would be operational no later than one year following the bill's effective date.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Education, working with the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, create a secure online platform, or "clearinghouse," where school districts can share information about security resources, such as personnel and equipment, that they can offer to other districts during emergencies. This platform will be restricted to authorized school district employees and designed to help users quickly find available resources in nearby districts, with the goal of having it fully operational within one year of the bill becoming law. Additionally, the Department of Education will publish a list of resources that school districts might need for various emergency scenarios to aid in the clearinghouse's development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A243 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/243_I1.HTM |
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