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NJ A5699

NJ A5699
Alters date by which school districts notify parents of nonpublic school students of eligibility for bus transportation or aid-in-lieu-of payment from August 1 to July 1.

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Introduced
11/20/2023
In Committee
11/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would change the date by which a school district is required to notify the parent or guardian of a nonpublic school student and the nonpublic school of the district's determination on the manner in which transportation services will be provided to the pupil. According to the State Board of Education regulations at N.J.S.A.6A:27-2.3 (b), this notification is to occur by August 1 prior to the beginning of the school year. The bill changes the date to July 1. The bill also amends a section of law, section 1 of P.L.1997, c.53 (C.18A:39-11.1), that concerns the use of cooperative transportation services for the provision of pupil transportation and makes reference to the August 1 date.

AI Summary

This bill changes the date by which school districts must notify parents of nonpublic school students about the manner in which transportation services will be provided, from August 1 to July 1 prior to the start of the school year. The bill also amends a section of law related to the use of cooperative transportation services for pupil transportation, updating the reference to the August 1 date. The purpose of this change is to provide earlier notification to parents and schools about transportation arrangements for the upcoming school year.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 11/20/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5699
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5699_I1.HTM
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