SCH CD-TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT

Amends the School Code. With respect to contracts with private carriers for the transportation of pupils being awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, provides that the consideration of quality may include past performance in this State or any other state under a similar contract. Provides that a school board may, before awarding a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, give a private carrier located no more than 45 miles from the school district's boundaries the opportunity to offer the transportation services for the same amount as the lowest responsible bidder. If so, allows the board to award the contract to the local private carrier instead.