A 4071 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires school district to submit emergency communication policies and protocols to Department of Education for review.

This bill requires all New Jersey school districts to submit their emergency communication policies and protocols to the Department of Education (DOE) for review by October 1 of the first full school year after the bill takes effect. School districts must update and resubmit these policies every five years or immediately following any school emergency incident. The DOE, in consultation with emergency management and law enforcement agencies, will review the policies for compliance with state laws and may provide recommendations for improvement. The DOE can also request additional information about a district's emergency communication systems at any time.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 14, 2024 Last action Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 14, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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