School districts, charter schools and renaissance schools in New Jersey must develop and adopt a policy for the establishment of a threat assessment team at their schools for the 2023/2024 school year.
According to the recently signed law, the threat assessment teams will provide school teachers, administrators, and other staff with assistance in identifying students of concern, assessing those students’ risk for engaging in violence or other harmful activities, and delivering intervention strategies to manage the risk of harm for students who pose a potential safety risk to prevent targeted violence in the school and ensuring a safe and secure school environment that enhances the learning experience for all members of the school community.