Establishes certain annual certification compliance requirements for school bus contractors; requires Office of School Bus Safety to establish certification compliance pilot program.

This bill requires school bus contractors in New Jersey to submit annual certifications for each driver, including background checks and license verification, by August 15 before the school year begins. It mandates the Office of School Bus Safety to create an automated system that sends weekly electronic alerts to contractors who miss deadlines and notifies school districts if they remain noncompliant after 10 days. The bill also establishes a two-year pilot program offering incentives like priority in bidding or reduced fees to contractors who meet certification requirements on time, while allowing the commissioner to impose penalties or bar noncompliant contractors from future contracts.