The bill amends Section 22-8-29 of the New Mexico Statutes to enhance reporting requirements for school districts and state-chartered charter schools regarding student transportation. It mandates that these entities report the number of charter school students transported on their bus routes, as well as additional data that may indicate an expansion of transportation services. Specifically, the bill requires reporting on the number of students transported, including special education students and those enrolled in charter schools, as well as the projected number of students for the next school year and the costs associated with public transit or other fare-based transportation.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that school districts or state-chartered charter schools that demonstrate an expansion in transportation services during the current school year will receive an allocation for that expansion, which will be subject to reconciliation or adjustment in the following school year. This allocation is based on the reported data and aims to ensure that transportation funding aligns with the actual services provided. The bill also includes conforming amendments to streamline the reporting process and ensure compliance with the new requirements.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 22-8-29