S 543

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

School Bus Safety & Child Protection Act-periodic criminal background checks req.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-543
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Education
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Criminal Justice Education Transportation
Summary

Establishes "School Bus Safety and Child Protection Act, requires periodic criminal background checks for certain school employees; and prohibits interference with school bus monitoring devices."

Sponsor
Greenstein, Linda R.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SED
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