New Jersey § 18a:41-7a

§ 18a:41-7a.

a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a school district shall

ensure that a school security drill that occurs when students are present: (1) includes clear, developmentally and age-appropriate messaging to students and

staff at the conclusion of the drill that the event is a drill and that no current

danger exists; (2) does not expose students to content or imaging that is not developmentally or

age-appropriate; (3) is paired with trauma-informed approaches to address any student inquiries or

concerns which may arise as a result of a school security drill; (4) does not include the use of fake blood, real or prop firearms, or the simulations

of gun shots, explosions, or other sounds or visuals that may induce panic or a traumatic

response from a student or school district employee; (5) does not require a student to role play as a victim, but may include first aid

training in which students participate; (6) is accessible to students with disabilities and mental health conditions, and

provides all necessary accommodations for these students. b. A school district shall provide written notification to the parent or guardian

of a student enrolled in the district following completion of a school security drill,

which notice shall be provided to the parent or guardian by no later than the end

of the school day on which the school security drill is conducted. c. A school district may permit emergency personnel access to the buildings and grounds

of its schools for school security drills that are scheduled outside of school hours

and during such times as students are not present. d. A school district shall review and update its school security drill procedures

using a process that coincides with the review of the school safety and security plan

developed pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:16-5.1 and collects input from emergency personnel, parents and guardians of students enrolled

in the district, teachers and staff employed in the district, mental health professionals,

and student government representatives from multiple grade levels. e. A school district shall annually track data on such measures and information as

are required by the Commissioner of Education, and shall report the data to the commissioner.