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This bill establishes a Special Education Transportation Task Force to study and make recommendations about best practices for transporting students with special education needs. The task force will consist of 23 members, including key state education officials and public members representing various educational and disability-focused organizations. The task force's specific duties include reviewing transportation policies for special education students in New Jersey and other states, identifying areas of concern related to safety, equipment, communication, and staffing, and developing recommendations for improving transportation services. The members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the Department of Education will provide administrative support. The task force is required to issue a comprehensive report to the Governor and Legislature within 12 months of its organization, potentially including proposed statutory changes to enhance transportation services for students receiving special education and related services. The bill defines a "school bus" as any motor vehicle used to transport children to or from school, and it will automatically expire once the report is submitted.

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