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NJ S2446
NJ S2446Disqualifies person with certain number of motor vehicle points from operating school bus for certain period of time.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill disqualifies a person from obtaining or maintaining a school bus endorsement to drive a school bus in the State for one year, following the date of the last conviction, if the person has accumulated four or more current motor vehicle points as a result of a conviction of one or more violations of the motor vehicle laws of this State or any other jurisdiction for which motor vehicle points are assessed by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (chief administrator). Currently, under the New Jersey Administrative Code, the chief administrator may not issue a passenger endorsement or may suspend or revoke a passenger endorsement, which is required to obtain a school bus endorsement, if the person has 12 or more current motor vehicle points under the point system. The chief administrator is required to immediately notify the Commissioner of Education that a school bus driver's school bus endorsement has been suspended. The Commissioner of Education is then required to immediately notify the employing board of education or contractor of the suspension. The bill requires a person who has had a school bus endorsement suspended pursuant to the provisions of the bill to pass a school bus endorsement knowledge test and school bus endorsement skills test prior to being reissued a school bus endorsement following the person's period of suspension.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new requirement for school bus drivers in New Jersey, lowering the threshold for losing their ability to operate a school bus. Previously, a driver could have up to 12 motor vehicle points before their passenger endorsement, which is necessary for a school bus endorsement, could be suspended or revoked. Now, if a driver accumulates four or more motor vehicle points from any violations that assess points, they will be disqualified from obtaining or keeping a school bus endorsement for one year from their last conviction. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (chief administrator) will oversee this process, immediately informing the Commissioner of Education of any suspension, who will then notify the employing school district or contractor. To regain their school bus endorsement after the one-year suspension, drivers will need to pass both a knowledge and a skills test.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2446 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2446_I1.HTM |
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