MA S2683

Department of Education must establish a pricing structure with daily price caps for private transportation contracts serving special education students, out-of-district students, and students covered under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Pricing will be based on number of students transported daily, miles traveled, and wage schedules from the commissioner of labor and industries

Creates a 15-member school transportation commission including 4 department members, 5 school committee members, 3 transportation provider representatives, and 3 advocacy group members for foster care and homeless student issues

Commission must conduct annual contract compliance reviews by September 30, with high-value contracts subject to direct approval and others subject to audits

Commission will annually assess impact of pricing structure on educational outcomes for special education, homeless, and foster care students, with department required to adjust policies based on findings