Allows school district to appoint certain specialists to provide school security services to schools.

S 4051 allows New Jersey school districts to appoint qualified "school security specialists" to provide security services, directly affecting schools and district safety planning. To qualify, specialists must have 20+ years of supervisory law enforcement experience, pass background checks, hold a valid driver's license, be registered with the Security Officer Registration Act, and complete specific training in emergency response, de-escalation, and school safety protocols. Districts may permit these specialists to carry handguns in schools only if they meet state firearm laws and receive superintendent approval. The bill also establishes certification requirements through the state's School Safety Academy and integrates specialists into existing school safety information systems.