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NJ A2180

NJ A2180
Permits certain persons to operate Type S school buses.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
09/26/2024
Passed
09/30/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/04/2024

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act concerning school transportation, amending P.L.2015, c.268 (C.18A:39-20.1).

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to allow certain qualified school personnel, state employees, or parents to transport school children in private vehicles with a capacity of 8 or less, as long as they meet specific criteria such as being at least 21 years old, having a valid driver's license, passing background checks, and completing training on procedures for interacting with students with special needs. The bill also allows certified mobility assistance vehicle technicians to transport students with medical needs to and from school or related activities in mobility assistance vehicles, without requiring them to be licensed as school bus drivers. The bill provides details on the requirements and process for designating and approving these drivers, and it specifies that this transportation is exempt from the registration, equipment, inspection, and maintenance requirements for school buses.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.81. (on 10/04/2024)

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