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 allow 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. The bill outlines that the identity of the individuals reporting will remain confidential unless they choose to disclose it and consent to share it with law enforcement and school officials.

Additionally, the bill requires the Division of State Police to share information received through the hotline with local law enforcement agencies and school administrators to ensure timely investigation and intervention. It also mandates that information about the hotline be distributed to all public and nonpublic schools in New Jersey for further dissemination to students and their families. The act is set to take effect on the first day of the third month following its enactment.