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NJ A3787

NJ A3787
Directs 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
04/05/2018
In Committee
04/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 directs the Office of the Attorney General, in conjunction with the Department of Education, to provide annual training 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, such as 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 also be available online. Additionally, the Department of Education must annually disseminate to school districts and nonpublic schools a calendar detailing the dates, times, and locations of the training, as well as information on the training that can be accessed online. The bill aims to improve school safety and security by ensuring that all school employees and students receive comprehensive training on emergency protocols and procedures.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 04/05/2018)

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