Establishes County-Based School Security Pilot Program in DOE; appropriates $15 million.
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Overview
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program within Essex, Mercer, and Camden counties to improve school security and mental health services. The program will provide county-based mental health services to students and enhance security infrastructure in participating schools, including training and protective equipment. It also requires the Department of Education to report on the program’s effectiveness after one year and annually for three years.
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James Beach
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