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NJ S1512
NJ S1512Permits jointure commission to provide transportation services on school buses it owns or leases to local school districts without public bidding.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits jointure commissions to provide transportation services on school buses it owns or leases to local school districts without public bidding. Under current law, a jointure commission providing transportation services on school buses that it owns or leases are subject to public bidding requirements for any public school districts that were not member districts of the jointure commission as of January 1, 2004. This bill authorizes jointure commissions to provide transportation services in the same manner as certain other public entities providing transportation to pupils using school buses that they own or lease. These changes will allow jointure commissions to provide transportations services in a more cost effective manner.
AI Summary
This bill allows jointure commissions, which are organizations that pool resources for educational services, to provide transportation for local school districts using school buses they own or lease without needing to go through a public bidding process. Previously, jointure commissions were subject to public bidding for transportation services to school districts that were not members as of January 1, 2004. This change aligns jointure commissions with other public entities that can already provide transportation services without public bidding, aiming to make the process more cost-effective.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1512 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1512_I1.HTM |
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