The bill amends Section 16-21.1-8 of the General Laws regarding the transportation of school pupils beyond city and town limits, establishing a statewide transportation system for all students (the "statewide system"). Under this system, individual school districts that utilize their own buses or vendors to transport students outside the district at a lower cost than the statewide system may submit these costs to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for reimbursement from state funds. The bill aims to streamline transportation services and reduce costs for local school committees.

The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7682: 16-21.1-8