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NJ S3348
Bill
Status
6/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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