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NJ S762

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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