NJ S3933

New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness must develop security risk assessment guidance for all public and private higher education institutions receiving State funds

Guidance must cover campus safety, data security, emergency response plans, infrastructure security, and mental healthcare access, with biennial reviews by the office

Institutions must annually complete a security risk assessment checklist that includes site, climate, threat, and capacity assessments, plus emergency communication systems

All assessment guidance and completed checklists are confidential and exempt from public records laws, but may be used to allocate State grants or loans for security upgrades

The office must provide technical assistance to ensure uniform completion of checklists and consult with institutional governing boards during biennial checklist updates