A 239 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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