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NJ S762
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
- Establishes a four-year pilot program requiring the Commissioner of Education to select school districts that own and operate their own bus fleets to equip buses with GPS tracking systems
- Requires selection of at least one school district from each of New Jersey's northern, central, and southern regions through a competitive application process
- GPS systems must provide real-time location and speed data and remain operational whenever buses transport students
- Department of Education must contract with a public or private entity to develop a mobile application allowing authorized parents and guardians to track their child's school bus in real time on cellular phones or mobile devices
- Commissioner must develop guidelines for GPS installation and data collection in consultation with the Office of Information Technology and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Legislative Description
Establishes pilot program in which certain selected school districts equip school buses with global positioning systems and DOE develops school bus tracking application.
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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