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NJ A246
NJ A246Permits 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 is to 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 is 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 is to 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 either a safe schools resource officer or a Class Three special law enforcement officer to provide security during school hours, with the state covering the costs for officers hired after the bill becomes law. A Class Three special law enforcement officer is a retired law enforcement officer who has been re-certified to carry a firearm and perform law enforcement duties. The bill also mandates that any school district employing such security personnel must establish a formal written agreement with their local police department, or a state-designated entity if no local police exist, outlining specific details like the chain of command, the officers' duties, qualifications, training, and their authority to carry firearms.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A246 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/246_I1.HTM |
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