A4540

Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to develop emergency operations plans; requires school districts to provide instruction on environmental and natural disasters to students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12.

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4540 mandates school districts and nonpublic schools to create emergency operations plans and integrate disaster preparedness education.

New Jersey A4540 requires school districts and nonpublic schools to develop emergency operations plans to ensure the continuity of essential school functions during emergencies. These plans must be reviewed and updated every five years. The bill also mandates that school districts incorporate instruction on environmental and natural disasters into their science, comprehensive health and physical education, and social studies curricula for students in grades K through 12.

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 10

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee