Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.
New Jersey's Bill A-239 requires annual emergency training for all students and staff in public and nonpublic schools. The Attorney General, working with the Education Department, must provide face-to-face and online training covering roles during emergencies like active shooters, lockdowns, or bomb threats. Training includes multi-hazard planning, options beyond standard lockdowns, and accommodations for students with disabilities. Schools must also train substitute staff and external youth programs operating in school buildings on emergency protocols.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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