A 3656 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires certain school security measures to be incorporated into new school construction and existing school buildings.

This bill requires New Jersey public schools, including both new construction and existing buildings, to implement specific security measures to enhance safety. Key provisions mandate secure vestibules at main entrances (with optional bullet-resistant glass), access control systems for remote door locking, separated vehicle and pedestrian routes, and bollards to block vehicle access near building entrances. It also requires schools to adopt safety-focused design principles like Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), clear emergency signage for responders, and policies prohibiting propped-open doors. These changes aim to control access and reduce vulnerabilities in school facilities.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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