AR 70 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Urges public and nonpublic schools to annually provide parents opportunity to observe school security drill.

This resolution urges public and nonpublic schools to annually invite parents to observe a school security drill. It addresses parental concerns about anxiety caused by unannounced monthly drills, which are required by current law (N.J.S.18A:41-1). By allowing parents to witness a drill, schools can help them understand procedures and the purpose of these exercises in preparing students and staff for emergencies. The resolution does not mandate this practice but encourages schools to offer this transparency to build trust and alleviate worries, particularly for younger students.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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