NJ S2456

Mandates school bus personnel (drivers, aides, and other staff responsible for student safety) to call 911 during potential life-threatening emergencies and report these calls to the Department of Education.

Imposes civil penalties on school bus personnel who fail to call 911 during emergencies: $5,000 for first offense, $10,000 for second offense, and $25,000 for third and subsequent offenses.

Requires school buses transporting students with disabilities with special transportation needs to be equipped with interior video cameras, real-time GPS tracking systems, and two-way communication equipment (including cellular phones).

Expands mandatory safety training programs to cover all school bus personnel (not just drivers and aides), including training on recognizing behaviors indicating potential life-threatening emergencies involving students with disabilities.

Appropriates funds from the General Fund to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to help school districts and contractors purchase and install required safety equipment on buses serving students with disabilities.