This bill amends current law to allow jointure commissions to provide transportation services to local school districts using school buses they own or lease without the requirement for public bidding. Previously, jointure commissions were subject to public bidding requirements when providing transportation services to non-member public school districts. The bill aligns the treatment of jointure commissions with that of other public entities, such as cooperative transportation services agencies and educational services commissions, which can also provide transportation services without public bidding under similar conditions.

The changes made by this bill include the removal of references to jointure commissions in various sections of the law, thereby exempting them from the bidding requirements that apply to other public entities. This legislative adjustment is intended to enhance the cost-effectiveness of transportation services provided by jointure commissions, allowing them to operate more flexibly and efficiently in serving local school districts. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:39-11.2