Permits school districts to utilize on-demand micro transit programs for provision of pupil transportation services; establishes grant program to incentivize use of on-demand micro transit programs for pupil transportation.

Summary

The bill permits New Jersey school districts to enter contracts with on‑demand micro‑transit providers—shared vehicles booked via phone or app—to transport students, especially those living beyond defined distances. It also establishes a competitive, one‑year grant program, overseen by the Commissioner of Education, to help districts cover the costs of such contracts. Safety, insurance and liability requirements are built into the legislation.

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