This bill amends current New Jersey 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 school districts. The bill modifies several sections of the law to include jointure commissions alongside other public entities, such as cooperative transportation services agencies and educational services commissions, that are exempt from these bidding requirements when using their own or leased buses.

The changes made by this bill aim to streamline the process for jointure commissions, enabling them to offer transportation services more efficiently and cost-effectively. By removing the public bidding requirement, jointure commissions can respond more flexibly to the transportation needs of local school districts, potentially leading to improved service delivery and reduced costs for the districts involved. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:39-11.2