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NJ S141
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
- Requires all new or used school buses purchased starting 37 months after enactment to be equipped with video cameras installed on or adjacent to the crossing control arm ("stop" sign arm)
- Video cameras must be of a design and type approved by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
- School buses equipped with video cameras must be used to transport elementary school students whenever practicable, effective immediately upon enactment
- Agencies, boards of education, nonpublic schools, and school bus contractors must submit a list to the Commissioner of Education within 37 months identifying which student transport vehicles have the required video cameras
- Video cameras are intended to assist enforcement of laws prohibiting vehicles from passing school buses during student pickup or discharge
Legislative Description
Requires video camera on certain school buses with crossing control arms.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Education1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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