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NJ S1549
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
- School buses transporting students with special needs must have at least one school bus aide for every 15 such students
- The aide-to-student ratio requirement applies at all times when transporting special needs students, including when transporting a mix of special needs and general education students
- Applies to both boards of education operating their own buses and contracted pupil transportation service providers
- "Student with special needs" includes those classified for special education, but excludes students classified solely on the basis of a "specific learning disability" under federal IDEA law
- Takes effect immediately and applies starting the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school bus.
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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