Requires school buses be equipped with certain technology to avoid crashes.

This bill (A491) requires all school buses purchased by New Jersey school districts, nonpublic schools, or school bus contractors on or after July 1, 2020, to be equipped with a collision avoidance system. The system must include specific safety technologies like automatic emergency braking, forward collision warnings, blind spot alerts, back-up cameras, and lane departure warnings. If the required technology is not readily available, the Commissioner of Education may delay the requirement and establish a compliance schedule. The law applies directly to entities purchasing new school buses, aiming to improve safety through mandated vehicle technology.