New Jersey A1688 mandates a minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school buses.

New Jersey A1688 requires boards of education or contractors providing pupil transportation services to ensure a school bus has at least one aide for every 15 special needs students. This ratio must be maintained when transporting students with special needs or a mix of special needs and general education students. The bill defines "student with special needs" as those eligible for special education programs and services, excluding those classified solely based on a specific learning disability. The act will take effect immediately and apply from the first full school year following enactment.

New Jersey A1688 mandates a minimum of one school bus aide for every 15 special needs students on school buses.

New Jersey A1688 requires boards of education or contractors providing pupil transportation services to ensure a school bus has at least one aide for every 15 special needs students. This ratio must be maintained when transporting students with special needs or a mix of special needs and general education students. The bill defines "student with special needs" as those eligible for special education programs and services, excluding those classified solely based on a specific learning disability. The act will take effect immediately and apply from the first full school year following enactment.