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NJ S3355
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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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.
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Maintains the existing distance requirement of more than 2 miles for students in grades 5 through 8.
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Maintains the existing distance requirement of more than 2.5 miles for students in grades 9 through 12.
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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.
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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