New Jersey A239 mandates annual training for public and nonpublic school students and staff on emergency roles and responsibilities.

New Jersey A239 requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to provide annual training to all full-time employees and students of school districts, receiving schools, and nonpublic schools. This training covers roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies, including lockdowns, bomb threat evacuations, and active shooter incidents. The training must address the unique needs of students with disabilities and be conducted in a face-to-face format on a regional basis, with online access also provided.

New Jersey A239 mandates annual training for public and nonpublic school students and staff on emergency roles and responsibilities.

New Jersey A239 requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to provide annual training to all full-time employees and students of school districts, receiving schools, and nonpublic schools. This training covers roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies, including lockdowns, bomb threat evacuations, and active shooter incidents. The training must address the unique needs of students with disabilities and be conducted in a face-to-face format on a regional basis, with online access also provided.