S 505 New Jersey Senate · 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.

S 505 requires New Jersey's Attorney General, working with the Department of Education, to provide annual emergency training to all public and nonpublic school staff and students. The training covers roles during school emergencies like lockdowns, active shooter incidents, and bomb threats, focusing on preparation before, during, and after events. It mandates face-to-face regional sessions plus online access, including instruction on incident command systems and response protocols beyond standard lockdowns. The Department of Education must distribute an annual calendar detailing training dates, locations, and online resources for schools.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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