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NJ A6085
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Al Barlas
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AI Summary
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Allows school boards to award transportation contracts for students with disabilities with special transportation requirements to the "most appropriate" bidder rather than the lowest bidder, considering price, meeting outcomes, and other factors
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Requires school boards to hold a transportation meeting before awarding such contracts, bringing together the student's parent/guardian, prospective transportation vendors, the student's case manager, and school district representatives
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The meeting must address the student's transportation needs and verify the vendor can adequately transport the student according to their individualized education program (IEP)
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Prohibits awarding contracts to vendors who fail to demonstrate the ability to adequately perform transportation services in accordance with the student's IEP
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with the Commissioner of Education authorized to take preparatory administrative actions beforehand
Legislative Description
Requires board of education to award certain transportation contracts to most appropriate bidder; requires board of education to hold transportation meeting prior to awarding certain transportation contracts for students with disabilities.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
11/24/2025