The bill establishes the School Transportation Safety Commission within the Department of Law and Public Safety, while ensuring its independence from departmental supervision. The commission will consist of eight members, including three ex-officio members (the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and the Commissioner of Education) and five public members appointed by the Governor. Public members will serve staggered terms of one to three years and will be eligible for reappointment. The commission will operate without compensation for its members, who will be reimbursed for necessary expenses, and will elect a chair and appoint an executive director.

The commission's responsibilities include reviewing state regulations related to school bus safety, preparing a biannual report on school bus safety that assesses student transportation safety records, and monitoring the implementation of past recommendations from relevant task forces aimed at improving school bus safety. The commission is also empowered to request data and assistance from various state and local agencies to fulfill its duties. This initiative is motivated by the tragic incident involving a student who was killed by a school bus, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures in student transportation.