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

This New Jersey bill (A 240) requires school districts to implement specific emergency communication improvements to enhance school security. It mandates that security personnel receive dedicated two-way radios for direct contact with emergency responders, establishes procedures for notifying parents via multiple channels (like texts and emails) during crises, and requires monthly testing of all emergency communication systems. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Education to develop strategies encouraging schools to clarify emergency response roles, ensure staff can communicate with administration during school hours, and explore new safety technologies like panic buttons or direct camera feeds to police. These requirements directly affect all New Jersey public school districts, their security staff, teachers, and parents.