Requires minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school bus.

This bill requires New Jersey school districts and contracted bus providers to maintain at least one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students during transportation. It applies to buses carrying special needs students or mixed groups of special needs and general education students, but excludes students classified solely for "specific learning disabilities" under federal law. The rule takes effect for the first full school year after the bill becomes law. This policy directly affects school transportation services and ensures minimum staffing levels for student safety during bus travel.