Requires school districts to institute policies to improve emergency communications to increase school security.

S 2529 requires New Jersey school districts to implement improved emergency communication systems to enhance school security. It mandates that school security personnel receive dedicated two-way radios for direct contact with emergency responders, establishes procedures for notifying parents via multiple channels (phone, text, email) during emergencies, and requires monthly testing of all communication systems. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Education to develop strategies encouraging schools to clarify emergency response roles, ensure staff can communicate with administration during school hours, and adopt new technologies like panic buttons or camera feeds. This bill directly affects all New Jersey public school districts, their security staff, teachers, and parents.