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 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. The amendments clarify that jointure commissions can negotiate contracts directly with local school districts under the same conditions as other public entities, thereby enhancing their ability to serve students without the constraints of public bidding. This legislative update is intended to improve the provision of transportation services to pupils while maintaining necessary oversight and compliance with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18A:39-11.2