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NJ AJR121

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Targets middle and high school students with training to recognize warning signs of potential violence and report threats to trusted adults

  • 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

  • References 2018 as the worst year for school shootings in U.S. history with 113 people killed

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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