Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection (RSVP-3) Pilot Program."
S 2371 establishes a three-year "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection (RSVP-3) Pilot Program" in specific New Jersey counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Union) and first-class cities like Newark and Jersey City. The bill requires training for law enforcement, mental health professionals, teachers, and students to identify and report behaviors indicating potential school violence threats, using a standardized assessment tool and reporting system. Key provisions include developing a threat assessment curriculum, creating immediate reporting mechanisms, and establishing procedures to address identified threats. The program will be evaluated annually by the Attorney General, with a recommendation on whether to expand it statewide after the pilot period. Funding will come from the state general fund to implement these measures.
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