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NJ S3355

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the mandatory school transportation distance threshold for students in preschool through grade 4 from more than 2 miles to more than 1.5 miles from their public school of attendance.

  • Maintains the existing distance requirement of more than 2 miles for students in grades 5 through 8.

  • Maintains the existing distance requirement of more than 2.5 miles for students in grades 9 through 12.

  • Applies the same 1.5-mile threshold change to the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program for preschool through grade 4 students receiving transportation or aid-in-lieu-of transportation.

  • Takes effect in the first full school year following enactment.

Legislative Description

Revises mileage limit for mandatory school transportation for students in preschool through grade four.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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