Cranford Mom Pushes For Buses To Be Safer For Special Needs Kids

CRANFORD, NJ — After a pause during COVID, Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick and Cranford parent Jenn Love are again raising awareness for legislation to make school buses safer for students with special needs, in part with GPS tracking.

Bill A-2027, Emma's law, was introduced by Bramnick and named after Love’s teenage daughter Emma.

It would ensure that buses for special needs students are equipped with a GPS and other equipment to help keep students safe.

Stories abound about special needs being left behind on school buses, or dropped off in the wrong place.

Jenn Love, a Westfield-based real estate agent who lives in Cranford, has been a strong advocate for Emma and children like her. Last summer, she shined a light on the issue of special needs students missing school and not understanding remote learning. READ MORE: Cranford Mom Says: Let Special Needs Kids Back In School

Love's daughter Emma is autistic, nonverbal, and has epilepsy. She attends a special school in Monmouth County.

READ MORE: Emma's Law: Cranford Mother Advocates For Austistic Daughter

Bramnick and Love said last week they were planning a press conference to get more support for the law.

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