N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:26A-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:26A-4.2 - Application procedures for a school security grant

(a) School districts applying for a school security grant shall submit one application that includes all eligible school buildings and projects.

(b) School districts applying for a school security grant shall submit the following documentation within the deadlines set by the Commissioner:

1. A School Security Grant Application form;

2. The resolution adopted by the district board of education affirming the following:

i. The submission of the grant application; and

ii. The availability of local funds in case the total estimated costs of the proposed project exceeds the school district's grant allowance; and

3. Documentation to demonstrate compliance or a plan to comply with Alyssa's Law using the school security project grant, which shall include the information in this paragraph.

i. If the school district has obtained proof of compliance with Alyssa's Law from the NJSDA pursuant to N.J.A.C. 19:32A prior to the submission of an application for a school security project grant, proof of a determination of compliance by NJSDA; or

ii. For reimbursement for a completed project to comply with Alyssa's Law:

(1) Required documentation for compliance with Alyssa's Law as set forth at N.J.A.C. 19:32A-2.3(d) and , if the proposed project does not meet any provision of N.J.S.A. 18A:41-11.a through d, a description of how the proposed project meets the spirit and intent of Alyssa's Law and why it should be approved as an alternative emergency mechanism by the Department; and

(2) Detailed and dated invoices and proof of payment.

iii. For a proposed project to comply with Alyssa's Law:

(1) A description of the proposed project, including a description of the method of operation for signaling law enforcement, sufficient to demonstrate how the proposed project will address the provisions of Alyssa's Law in accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:32A-2.5 or an alternative emergency mechanism. The description shall be prepared by a representative of the school district, or by the vendor, designer, or proposed installer of the project;

(2) A detailed cost estimate by a vendor or design professional for the proposed project, specified by school building;

(3) The anticipated installation completion date for each school building;

(4) A written acknowledgment by the chief school administrator, school business administrator, or a designee of either, that the proposed installer meets the license requirement set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:5A-27, or that provides a description of the proposed installer's credentials;

(5) A Commissioner-approved certification that the proposed project will connect to, and upon activation, notify local law enforcement or, in the case of a school building located in a municipality in which there is no municipal police department, a location designated by the Superintendent of the State Police. The certification shall be signed by a representative from local law enforcement or the State Police; the chief school administrator, school business administrator, or a designee of either; a proposed installer of the panic alarm licensed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-27; or a school district architect or other design consultant who designed the project; and

(6) If the proposed project does not meet any provision of N.J.S.A. 18A:41-11.a through d, a detailed description of how the proposed project meets the spirit and intent of Alyssa's Law and why the proposed project should be approved as an alternative emergency mechanism by the Department;

4. For a proposed project to comply with N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5.2:

i. A detailed description of the security objective and proposed project;

ii. A detailed cost estimate by a professional; and

iii. An estimated completion date; and

5. For proposed work at leased property, the school district shall also submit:

i. An executed lease agreement or a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the school district and the lessor that memorializes the requirements at N.J.A.C. 6A:26A-4.4(d)2; and

ii. A resolution adopted by the district board of education that includes an acknowledgment that, upon termination of the lease by either party prior to June 30, 2024, the school district shall be required to return a pro rata share of the school security project grant to the Department.

(c) The Commissioner may request clarification of information contained in the school district's application or additional information related to a submitted application.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:26A-4.2

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 694(a), effective 4/6/2020