N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-1.3
No later than 60 days after the effective date of P.L. 1998, c. 80(C.39:3B-1.1 et seq.), each agency, board of education, nonpublic school and school bus contractor shall submit to the Commissioner of Education a list of all vehicles, as defined in section 1 of P.L. 1996, c. 96(C.39:3B-1.1), that are used to transport students on August 6, 1996, including: the vehicle serial number; the year, make and license plate number as noted on the vehicle registration; and an indication as to whether the vehicle is currently equipped with a crossing control arm.
The owners of such vehicles may apply for reimbursement through the Department of Education in accordance with section 2 of P.L. 1996, c. 96(C.39:3B-1.2) on an application form as the Commissioner of Education shall prescribe. The application shall be accompanied by a receipt for the purchase of the crossing control arm through an authorized dealer.
N.J.S. § 39:3B-1.3