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A 4479·NJ·house

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.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Barlas, Al
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AED

Feb 24, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that any school bus driver, aide or other personnel must dial 911 when a potential life‑threatening emergency occurs on a bus. It also requires buses that transport students with disabilities to be fitted with specified safety features and obligates extensive emergency‑response training for all bus personnel. The goal is to improve student safety and ensure rapid emergency communication.

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