Bill > A716

Introduced Session

This bill requires the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in elementary and secondary schools 12,000 square feet or larger. Under the bill's provisions, the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, is to adopt regulations necessary to implement this requirement, including rules for the prioritization of elementary and secondary schools for the installation of the automatic fire suppression systems. The bill provides the State Treasurer with the authority to apply State funds otherwise available to State departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, including the proceeds of bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for school facilities projects under the provisions of the "Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act," P.L.2000, c.72, for the purpose of securing compliance with the bill's requirements. Since the 1980's, fire suppression systems have been required in all newly-constructed schools 12,000 square feet or larger.

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Paul Kanitra (R)*,  Greg McGuckin (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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