A 1602 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes certain individuals to drive Type S school buses.

This bill allows drivers with standard non-commercial licenses (after specific training) to operate small school buses called "Type S" without needing a commercial driver's license or school bus endorsement. It directly affects school districts, transportation contractors, and drivers who currently transport students in these smaller vehicles. The key mechanism requires employers to provide safety training on student interactions and special needs before drivers operate Type S buses. The bill updates existing laws to include Type S bus drivers in safety and conduct regulations, while maintaining that probationary drivers or those with suspended licenses cannot operate them.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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