S.796

Permits public and nonpublic schools to utilize security categorical aid to hire school security personnel.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S796 allows public and nonpublic schools to use security categorical aid to hire school security personnel.

New Jersey S796 amends the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 to allow boards of education to use security categorical aid for hiring school security personnel. This applies to both public and nonpublic schools. The bill also mandates that boards of education adopt policies to provide security services, equipment, or technology to nonpublic school students to ensure a safe environment. The act takes effect immediately.

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Education Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee