S.2456

Requires school bus drivers and school bus aides to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features.

Chamber Passed·6/30/26

New Jersey S2456 mandates school bus personnel to call 911 in life-threatening emergencies and requires certain school buses to have safety equipment.

New Jersey S2456 requires school bus drivers and aides to call the 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies and report the call to the Department of Education. It mandates that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with video cameras, global positioning systems, and two-way communications equipment. The bill also expands training requirements for school bus personnel to include interacting with students with disabilities and managing potential life-threatening emergencies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Jun 30
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

May 11

11:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Passed by the Senate (40-0)

Jun 30

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

Jun 24

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading