New Jersey § 18a:39-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:39-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:39-1.
a. A school district that provides courtesy busing services shall adopt a policy regarding
the transportation of students who must walk to and from school along hazardous routes. The policy shall include a list of hazardous routes in the district requiring the
courtesy busing of students and the criteria used in designating the hazardous routes. In adopting its policy, the school district may consider, but shall not be limited
to, the following criteria: (1) Population density; (2) Traffic volume; (3) Average vehicle velocity; (4) Existence or absence of sufficient sidewalk space; (5) Roads and highways that are winding or have blind curves; (6) Roads and highways with steep inclines and declines; (7) Drop-offs that are in close proximity to a sidewalk; (8) Bridges or overpasses that must be crossed to reach the school; (9) Train tracks or trestles that must be crossed to reach the school; and (10) Busy roads or highways that must be crossed to reach the school. b. A school district shall work in conjunction with municipal officials in determining
the criteria necessary for the designation of a hazardous route.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:39-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:39-1 cover?
Section 18a:39-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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