Requires school districts to institute policies to improve emergency communications to increase school security.

This bill (A4068) requires New Jersey public school districts to improve emergency communication systems to enhance school security. Specifically, it mandates that school security personnel receive dedicated two-way radios for direct contact with emergency responders, establishes multi-channel notification systems (phone, text, email) for parents during emergencies, and requires monthly testing of all emergency communication systems. The Commissioner of Education must develop strategies to encourage districts to update safety plans, ensure staff can communicate with administration during school hours, and explore technologies like panic buttons or real-time camera feeds. These requirements apply directly to all New Jersey school districts and their staff.