NJ S1686

School districts must provide two-way radios to all school security personnel for direct communication with emergency responders, with a dedicated channel separate from regular police frequencies

School districts must develop procedures to notify parents of emergency situations through multiple platforms including telephone calls, text messages, and mass email

All emergency communication systems, including 9-1-1 calls and radio signals within schools, must be tested for functionality at least monthly

Commissioner of Education must develop strategies encouraging districts to update safety plans with clear identification of who contacts emergency responders and use of plain language for emergency notifications

Commissioner must review new technologies for school safety including camera feeds to police patrol cars, panic buttons with direct police connection, and dedicated emergency frequencies for walkie-talkies