MA S2682

Establishes the Extraordinary Routes Relief Fund to provide grants to non-regional school districts facing high transportation costs, covering expenses such as bus purchases, maintenance, fuel, and driver salaries

Non-regional school districts qualify for grants if their per-pupil transportation costs exceed 125% of the statewide average, with grants covering up to 40% of the excess costs above the state average

Creates an 11-member oversight committee appointed by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, consisting of 8 school district representatives and 3 department representatives

Requires applying districts to submit annual reports by July 1 detailing pupil counts, actual transportation costs, number of vehicles used, and total miles traveled

Mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to conduct annual effectiveness reviews and submit reports to the legislature by June 30