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NJ S960

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education would reimburse individuals for the cost of obtaining a commercial driver license (CDL) and required endorsements when employed as school bus drivers in eligible public school districts that own and operate their own buses
  • Eligible drivers must maintain their CDL with endorsements, complete all required training, and commit to five years of employment with the district
  • Drivers who leave before completing three years must repay 100% of the licensing costs; those who leave after four years must repay 50%
  • Drivers who complete the full five-year commitment owe no repayment
  • "Eligible district" is defined as a public school district that owns and operates its own buses without using a school bus contractor

Legislative Description

Requires State to reimburse licensing costs for certain school bus drivers.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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