School Safety Teams and Climate Improvement Plans
Official: A 374 — Revises requirements for school safety teams; requires creation of district school climate improvement plans.
Reading: This bill concerns school safety and student climate, not climate and energy policy or environmental protection.
The full details of what changes are being made are not yet publicly available.
In clear language
This bill revises how school safety teams operate in New Jersey and requires each school district to create a plan for improving school climate. The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly in January 2026 and has been sent to the Education Committee for review. The full details of what changes are being made are not yet publicly available.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- School district administrators and safety personnel who oversee school safety teams
- Teachers and staff who may be involved in implementing climate improvement plans
- Students and families whose school environment may be affected by these changes
What can you do?
- Monitor the bill's progress through the Assembly Education Committee and provide feedback during public hearings
- Contact your state legislator to express support or concerns about school safety and climate initiatives
- Attend local school board meetings to learn how your district plans to comply with any new requirements
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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