This bill aims to provide supplemental transportation aid to certain choice districts participating in New Jersey's interdistrict public school choice program, specifically those located in cities of the second class that have been directed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to desegregate their student populations. Under the bill, these choice districts are responsible for organizing transportation for elementary and secondary school pupils who live beyond specified distances from the choice district school. The sending districts will receive State aid for transportation, which they will then pay directly to the choice district for the transportation services provided.

Additionally, the bill allows choice districts to receive supplemental State aid for transportation when their costs exceed the State aid received from sending districts. To qualify for this supplemental aid, choice districts must demonstrate cost-efficient transportation methods and report their additional transportation costs to the Department of Education at the end of each school year. The department is mandated to reimburse the choice districts for these reported excess costs, ensuring that the transportation needs of students are adequately met while promoting efficient practices.