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NJ S706
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Burzichelli
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AI Summary
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Expands criminal background check requirements to cover general contractors, subcontractors, and public works employees who work on school property when school is in session, applying the same disqualification standards as other school employees.
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Requires third-party contractors to submit employee lists and certify that all workers have completed criminal history record checks before conducting school construction projects.
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Increases fines for employers who fail to comply with background check requirements from $500 to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Bars third-party contractors who commit a third violation from bidding on or entering state agency contracts for three years.
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Mandates school districts update visitor policies to require registration of construction and public works workers upon entering school buildings.
Legislative Description
Clarifies criminal history record check requirements for workers conducting construction or public works activities in school buildings; requires school district to update visitor policy.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026