New Jersey § 18a:41-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:41-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:41-1.
located above the first story of a building, shall have at least one fire drill and
one school security drill each month within the school hours, including any summer
months during which the school is open for instructional programs . Employees of the school district or receiving school , whether occupying buildings of one or more stories, shall keep all exterior doors and exits locked at all times except when necessary to comply with the requirements set forth
in the Uniform Fire Code, including applicable requirements during an emergency lockdown or an emergency lockdown drill. All students and staff shall fully participate in each drill conducted to the greatest
extent practicable and, when appropriate, utilize procedures for assisting in the
rescue of persons unable to use the general means of egress to ensure that participation
does not pose a safety risk. Where school buildings have been provided with fire escapes, they shall be used
by a part or all of the pupils performing every fire drill. An actual school security emergency that occurs at a school during the month that
includes activities which are the equivalent of a drill shall be considered a school
security drill for the purposes of meeting the requirements of this section. A law enforcement officer shall be present at a minimum of one school security drill
in each school year in order to make recommendations on any improvements or changes
to school security drill procedures that the officer may deem advisable.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:41-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:41-1 cover?
Section 18a:41-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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