This bill mandates the Division of State Police in New Jersey to establish and maintain a 24-hour toll-free hotline for receiving anonymous tips related to potential threats to school safety and security. The hotline will enable students, parents, school staff, and the public to report unsafe or suspicious activities, including incidents of violence, assaults, suicide threats, and bullying, while ensuring the anonymity of the reporting parties, except in cases where they choose to disclose their identity.
Additionally, the bill requires the Division of State Police to share information gathered from the hotline with local law enforcement agencies and school administrators to ensure timely investigation and intervention. It also stipulates that information about the hotline must be disseminated to all public and nonpublic schools in the state, ensuring that students and their families are aware of this resource for reporting potential threats.