Requires minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school bus.
This bill requires school districts and contracted bus services to maintain at least one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students during all bus transportation. It applies when transporting students with special needs, including when mixed with general education students. The bill defines "special needs" as students eligible for special education (excluding those classified solely for specific learning disabilities under federal law). The rule takes effect immediately for the first full school year after enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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