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NJ S3348

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Latham Tiver

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the New Jersey Behind-The-Wheel Driver Education Scholarship Program within the Motor Vehicle Commission to cover costs of the required six-hour behind-the-wheel driving course for eligible low-income youth

  • Scholarships cover the full cost of the driving course or $500, whichever is less, for New Jersey residents ages 16-17 from households at or below twice the federal poverty threshold

  • Applicants must have passed the written driver's examination (which may be taken through approved school driving education courses) and meet any additional criteria set by the commission

  • Commission must process applications within 30 days, award scholarships on a rolling basis subject to fund availability, and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature

  • Appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to fund the scholarship program

Legislative Description

"Securing Access to Funding for Educating Drivers (SAFE) Act"; establishes NJ Behind-The-Wheel Driver Education Scholarship Program; appropriates $1 million.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

6/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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