Bill > H648

This bill aims to improve school operational efficiency by making several changes to procurement, payment, and transportation regulations for municipal and regional school districts. The bill increases the procurement threshold for school districts from $50,000 to $100,000, meaning that for purchases between $10,000 and $100,000, schools must seek written quotations from at least three providers, and for purchases over $100,000, they must use competitive sealed bidding procedures. The bill also allows schools to make certain payments before the start of the fiscal year, specifically for school travel, software licenses, and maintenance agreements. Additionally, the legislation creates a School Transportation Reimbursement Fund that allows school districts to carry forward transportation reimbursement funds for one fiscal year and spend them without further appropriation. The bill further requires the registry to process driver's license applications within 14 days and includes a provision to classify school transportation services as an enterprise service. These changes are designed to provide school districts with more financial flexibility and streamline administrative processes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H648