Requires key boxes at public school buildings with certain exceptions; permits reimbursement of costs related to key box installation.*

This bill requires all New Jersey public school districts, charter schools, and "renaissance school projects" to install at least one exterior key box meeting safety standards at every school building by June 30, 2027. The key boxes must contain physical keys/access devices for all building areas and printed emergency mapping data, with locations determined in collaboration with emergency responders. The state appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund to cover installation costs. This directly affects school administrators and emergency response teams by standardizing access during emergencies.