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 AR140

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 SR28

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 A2080

Directs Attorney General to establish program for anonymous reporting of potential threats to school safety.

NJ AR100

Urges public and nonpublic schools to annually provide parents opportunity to observe school security drill.

NJ ACR107

Urges Department of Education to impose moratorium on new Student Learning Standards.

NJ A2195

Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*

NJ A4152

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

NJ A1603

Requires Commissioner of Education to develop educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools.

NJ AR18

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

NJ AR97

Urges Attorney General to require training for law enforcement regarding the developmentally disabled and persons with behavioral health crises.

Similar Bills

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