A5129

Requires certain school districts to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.

Introduced·5/28/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5129 mandates certain school districts to implement the Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program for preschool through fifth grade students.

New Jersey A5129 requires school districts that include preschool through grade five to implement the Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. This educational initiative aims to enhance child safety by teaching students how to respond if they encounter a firearm. The program emphasizes four rules: Stop, Don’t Touch, Leave the Area, and Tell an Adult. Importantly, the program prohibits the use or demonstration of firearms during instruction.

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History

May 28

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee