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NJ S2447
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- School bus drivers must submit to unannounced drug and alcohol testing twice per school year, covering alcohol, narcotics, and controlled dangerous substances under New Jersey law
- Drivers become immediately ineligible to operate school buses if they fail the medical testing or refuse to submit to testing
- The Commissioner of Education must establish disqualification criteria and develop an appeals process for drivers to challenge testing results
- Drivers cannot be terminated based solely on test results without an opportunity to challenge the accuracy of the disqualifying report
- Boards of education and contractors must file evidence of medical testing with the county superintendent before the start of pupil transportation each year
Legislative Description
Requires school bus drivers to submit to biannual testing for drugs and alcohol.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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