New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill SR60

Introduced
1/9/24  

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 aims to ensure that both law enforcement and school personnel have access to the most up-to-date information on safety protocols. By urging regular updates to these crucial documents, SR60 seeks to enhance the preparedness of schools in addressing potential safety emergencies. The improved guidelines would cover a broad range of topics including site-specific vulnerability assessments and crisis response strategies, which are critical for protecting students and staff.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 60 calls for the New Jersey Attorney General and the Department of Education to update two key school safety documents: the 'Law Enforcement Directive No. 2007-1' and the 'School Safety and Security Manual: Best Practices Guidelines.' These documents have not been significantly reviewed or revised since 2007, which raises concerns given the evolving nature of school safety threats and the importance of maintaining current practices. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of keeping these guidelines updated to reflect current best practices in school safety and security.

Contention

While the resolution is positioned as a necessary step for improving school safety, it may face scrutiny regarding the resource allocation required for such updates and the specific implications of changes to existing policies. There may also be debates regarding the balance between federal guidelines and local needs in responding to safety concerns. As both state agencies are urged to revise these directives, questions may arise about the practical impact of such changes on actual school operations and the role of local law enforcement.

Companion Bills

NJ AR123

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."

NJ AR94

Carry Over 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

Carry Over 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 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 AR94

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 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 SB2323

Relating to the functions of the Texas School Safety Center and safety and security at public educational institutions.

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 AR113

Directs AG to repeal and amend certain provisions of directive restricting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

NJ HB548

Requires the state Department of Education to develop and distribute health and safety guidelines relative to best practices for the use of digital devices in public schools

NJ A4306

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

NJ A1190

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

NJ SB98

Public K-12 school security; School Security Program, established to require school security inspections and grading; School Security and Fire Safety Fund, established to provide grants; School Mapping Data Program, established to provide criteria for school maps; Department of Education and ALEA, authorized to adopt rules

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