Morris County Schools Amplify Safety Protocols for 2023–2024 Year
Morristown, NJ — As the 2023–2024 academic year kicks off, Morris County educators and New Jersey officials remain unwavering in their commitment to student safety. With comprehensive plans in place, the objective is to ensure that the school environment remains both conducive to learning and safe for all. Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, the Acting Commissioner of Education, emphasized the ongoing collaborative efforts, stating, “The safety of our students is a top priority for our Department… Our partnership with local school districts helps us ensure New Jersey students are able to attend school in a safe and secure learning environment.”
An initiative championed by Governor Phil Murphy in the preceding year requires the establishment of threat assessment teams in each school. The role of these multidisciplinary teams is threefold: to spot students posing potential safety issues, evaluate their risk, and implement intervention strategies. Each team is composed of a mix of school administrators, safety specialists, teaching staff, mental health professionals, and law enforcement liaisons.
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