New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill AR94

Introduced
2/28/22  

Caption

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

Impact

The resolution calls for systematic updates to essential school safety documents that have not been significantly revised since 2007. By urging these updates, the document aims to ensure that both school personnel and law enforcement officers are equipped with the most current strategies, thereby improving the response to potential safety emergencies. This may involve revising protocols related to various aspects of school security, including crisis response and evacuation plans, which directly impact the legal frameworks governing school safety practices in New Jersey.

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 94 (AR94) is a proposal urging the New Jersey Attorney General and the Department of Education to regularly update the 'Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1' and the 'School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines.' This assembly resolution emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for students across the state. Notably, it highlights the need for school personnel and law enforcement to have the latest information on best practices for enhancing school safety in light of increasing concerns about safety in educational settings.

Contention

While AR94 is largely a non-controversial resolution aimed at enhancing school security measures, there may be underlying tensions regarding the implementation of new policies. Some stakeholders might be concerned about the adequacy of state resources to back the recommended updates or the potential bureaucratic hurdles in effectively revising existing documentation. Furthermore, discussions around school safety often invoke broader debates about funding safety initiatives and the balance between security measures and educational freedom.

Companion Bills

NJ SR92

Same As Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

Previously Filed As

NJ AR123

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

NJ SR92

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

NJ SR60

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

NJ A297

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.

NJ A301

Requires school district to submit emergency communication policies and protocols to Department of Education for review.

NJ A304

Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.

NJ S3079

Establishes School Safety and Security Task Force.

NJ ACR113

Urges NJ Attorney General to negotiate with law enforcement unions and modify law enforcement directive that allows public disclosure of identities of all officers who committed serious disciplinary violations in the past.

NJ A4306

Requires Attorney General to establish Human Trafficking Unit in Department of Law and Public Safety.

NJ A1174

Requires certain documentation of needs of students with disabilities during school security drills and emergency situations and in school security plans; requires staff training on needs of students with disabilities in emergency planning.

Similar Bills

NJ AR123

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

NJ SR92

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

NJ SR60

Urges Attorney General and Department of Education to regularly update "Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1" and "School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines."

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