Loading chat...
NJ S1915
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
Click for details
AI Summary
- Creates the New Jersey Behind-The-Wheel Driver Education Scholarship Program within the Motor Vehicle Commission to cover costs of the required 6-hour behind-the-wheel driving course for eligible teens
- Scholarships cover the full course cost or $500, whichever is less, for New Jersey residents ages 16-17 from low-income households (at or below twice the federal poverty threshold)
- Applicants must have passed the written driver's exam before applying; the Commission must decide on applications within 30 days and awards scholarships on a rolling basis subject to funding availability
- Appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to fund the scholarship program
- Requires the Commission to submit annual reports detailing application numbers, scholarships awarded, total funds distributed, and recommendations for permanent funding sources
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
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available