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NJ S2524

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Declan O'Scanlon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Commissioner must provide each school district a written report identifying weaknesses and recommending solutions, with reports submitted on a rolling basis

  • Commissioner must submit an aggregate summary report to the Governor and Legislature within three years, without identifying individual school districts

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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