Bill > H3757

This bill aims to improve school operational efficiency in several ways: 1. It increases the procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000, allowing schools to seek written quotations from at least 3 vendors for supplies or services costing between $10,000 and $100,000, rather than having to follow the more formal competitive bidding process for purchases over $50,000. 2. It allows schools to pay for certain expenses, like travel and software/subscription services, prior to the fiscal year in which the services will be rendered, providing more flexibility in managing school finances. 3. It designates school transportation services as an enterprise fund, similar to utilities, allowing schools to manage and budget for transportation costs more efficiently. 4. It establishes a School Transportation Reimbursement Fund that allows schools to deposit reimbursements from the state and carry them over for one fiscal year, rather than having to return unused funds to the general fund. 5. It requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to act on school bus driver license applications within 14 days, streamlining the process. Overall, the bill aims to provide schools with more operational flexibility and efficiency in areas like procurement, budgeting, and transportation management.