The bill establishes the New Jersey Commission on College and School Safety and Security, which will operate independently within the Department of Education. The commission will consist of 17 members, including representatives from state government, institutions of higher education, law enforcement, and public and nonpublic schools. Its primary responsibility is to identify security challenges and vulnerabilities at various educational institutions, including public and nonpublic preschool, elementary, and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities. The commission will review emergency management plans, assess response times during emergencies, evaluate campus technology and infrastructure, and analyze mental health services related to security.

Additionally, the commission is tasked with developing guidelines and recommendations for best practices in school safety and security, taking into account the needs of students with disabilities. The bill mandates that the Legislature review and potentially implement the commission's recommendations, with the state appropriating necessary funds for these initiatives. The sponsor emphasizes the need for a permanent commission to address the evolving challenges in school security, rather than relying on temporary task forces.