New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 39-35

(1) reviewing a school bus driver's information collected by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1989, c. 104 (C.18A:39-19.1);

(2) obtaining statements of assurance from school districts or contractors that all training certifications for school bus drivers from employers pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.2015, c. 123 (C.18A:39-19.3) are complete;

(3) assisting in the development of a student information card pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2015, c. 123 (C.18A:39-19.4);

(4) reviewing statements provided by a board of education or contractor that verify a school bus driver, whose bus driver's license is suspended or revoked, no longer operates a school bus for the board or contractor pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c. 152 (C.18A:39-19.6);

(5) coordinating with the Motor Vehicle Commission and the Department of Law and Public Safety on the sharing of information regarding matters related to school bus safety. The Motor Vehicle Commission and the Department of Law and Public Safety shall, pursuant to a valid Memorandum of Understanding and to the extent permitted by law, share information with the office to assist in effectuating the provisions of this act;  1

(6) maintain a list of all persons barred from bidding on any pupil transportation contract pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2021, c. 307 (C.18A:39-11.5);

(7) render a decision as to whether a person shall be debarred from bidding on a pupil transportation contract pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2021, c. 307 (C.18A:39-11.5);

(8) collecting and reviewing the name, address, and contact information of school bus contractors and the owners of school bus contracting companies;

(9) determining if a board of education or contractor has failed to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.18A:39-20;

(10) reviewing and recommending changes to the commissioner of the rules and regulations governing school bus safety; and

(11) any other duties the commissioner deems appropriate to ensure the safety of school buses for students in the State.