NJ S1112

Mandates school buses transporting students with special needs in New Jersey be equipped with interior video cameras, real-time GPS tracking systems, and two-way communications equipment (such as cellular phones).

Requires school bus drivers to continue complying with existing laws prohibiting cell phone use while operating a school bus.

Exempts video footage and GPS data collected under this law from public records requests under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act.

Directs the State Board of Education and Motor Vehicle Commission to establish regulations on equipment installation, GPS data use, and video retention timeframes including minimum and maximum storage periods.

Takes effect six months after enactment, with the bill inspired by an incident where a non-verbal special needs student experienced trauma when her bus driver became lost for several hours.