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NJ S3858
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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School bus personnel must call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies when transporting students, with violations resulting in civil penalties of $5,000 for the first offense, $10,000 for the second, and $25,000 for subsequent offenses
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School buses transporting students with disabilities with special transportation requirements must be equipped with interior video cameras, real-time GPS tracking systems, and two-way communication equipment such as cellular phones
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Training programs for school bus drivers, aides, and other personnel must include instruction on recognizing behaviors or signs indicating potential life-threatening emergencies, particularly for students with disabilities
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Video footage and GPS data collected from required equipment must be retained for at least 180 days and are exempt from public records requests
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Boards of education and contractors may apply to the Motor Vehicle Commission for funds to purchase and install required safety equipment, with appropriations from the General Fund to support implementation
Legislative Description
Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
Education
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
7/24/2025