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NJ S2524
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
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Requires all New Jersey school boards to submit their districtwide school safety and security plans to the Commissioner of Education for review within six months of the act's effective date
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Commissioner must review each plan for current emergency notification lists, faculty emergency responsibilities, building access policies, bullying prevention policies, hazard analyses, active shooter and lockdown procedures, and crisis communication protocols
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Commissioner must provide each school district a written report identifying weaknesses and recommending solutions, with reports submitted on a rolling basis
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Commissioner must submit an aggregate summary report to the Governor and Legislature within three years, without identifying individual school districts
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Changes current voluntary plan submission process to a mandatory review requirement for all districts
Legislative Description
Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026