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Assembly panel advances bill allowing school districts to require bus-monitoring systems

New Jersey Assembly Education Committee · September 19, 2024
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Summary

The Assembly Education Committee moved A-1432 forward after proponents said the technology would deter drivers who illegally pass school buses; the measure is permissive and would allow — but not require — districts to contract for bus-monitoring systems.

The Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday advanced A-1432, a bill that would allow school districts and municipalities to contract with private vendors or require contractors to install, operate and maintain school-bus monitoring systems designed to enforce school-bus stopping laws.

Supporters told the committee the change is intended to…

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