Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
This bill requires school bus drivers and personnel to call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies involving students. It mandates that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with specific safety features (though exact features aren't detailed in the text). The bill also requires annual safety training for all bus personnel, including emergency procedures and recognizing signs of life-threatening situations for students with disabilities. Funding for these requirements is included through an appropriation. The bill directly affects school bus operators, drivers, aides, and students with disabilities in New Jersey.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Barlas
RRepublican
P
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
P
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Co
Antwan McClellan
RRepublican
Co
Balvir Singh
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
Brian Rumpf
RRepublican
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
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