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NJ A1601
NJ A1601Authorizes schools to administer commercial driver license exam and other motor vehicle services for school bus drivers.
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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 authorizes the administration of all motor vehicle services associated with becoming a school bus driver, except for the road test, by school districts, subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The bill requires the MVC to implement a program that promotes the administration of these motor vehicle services at school facilities and requires the MVC to coordinate with school districts for the administration of the these services for prospective school bus drivers.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes school districts to provide certain motor vehicle services to help individuals become school bus drivers, excluding the actual road test, under rules set by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). These services include providing the commercial driver license manual, verifying identification, processing permit fees, and administering knowledge tests for required endorsements, such as the passenger and school bus endorsements. The MVC is required to create a program to encourage these services to be offered at school facilities and to coordinate with school districts to implement them.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education 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/A1601 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1601_I1.HTM |
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