Criminals Could Help Fund NJ School Safety Upgrades
Criminals in New Jersey may have to pay more after being convicted in order to create a funding source to be used for upgrades to school security in the state.
A measure (A-3189) sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Lagana would create a new $10 fine to be paid by criminals on every crime for which they’ve been convicted. The money would go into a “School Safety and Security Fund” that would be administered by the NJ Department of Education.