S 1681 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.

This bill requires all New Jersey school districts to submit their current school safety and security plans to the Commissioner of Education within six months of the bill's effective date. The Commissioner must then review each plan against specific criteria, including emergency notification procedures, staff responsibilities, building access policies, bullying prevention, hazard analysis, active shooter protocols, and crisis communication plans. After review, the Commissioner provides each district with a written report identifying weaknesses and recommended solutions. Within three years, the Commissioner must also submit a statewide summary report to the Governor and Legislature, aggregating findings without disclosing individual district details. The bill directly affects all school districts and their boards of education.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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