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NJ AJR121
Joint Resolution
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Designates February 24 through March 2 each year as "Say Something Week" in New Jersey to raise awareness about preventing school violence before it occurs
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Targets middle and high school students with training to recognize warning signs of potential violence and report threats to trusted adults
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Cites that nearly 80% of school shooters told someone of their plans beforehand, and 7 out of 10 people who commit suicide give prior indication
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References 2018 as the worst year for school shootings in U.S. history with 113 people killed
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Requests the Governor issue a proclamation and calls on public schools and citizens to observe the week with appropriate events and activities
Legislative Description
Designates week of February 24 through March 2 of each year as "Say Something Week."
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
2/19/2026