A246

Permits school districts to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers for security purposes, and requires school districts to have agreement with local law enforcement governing placement of school security personnel.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A246 allows school districts to hire security officers for school buildings and mandates agreements with local law enforcement.

New Jersey A246 permits school districts to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers for security during school hours. The State will fund these officers if hired after the bill's effective date. School districts must have a written agreement with local law enforcement or the Superintendent of the State Police, detailing roles, responsibilities, work hours, qualifications, communication, training, and firearm authority.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee