Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement

HB 1359 requires Charles County's school board to follow specific steps before replacing private companies that provide student bus transportation. It mandates written notice to affected providers at least 45 days before a public hearing, which must be held at least 10 years before any displacement. The bill also requires the school board to pay displaced providers 24 months of their previous gross receipts or reach a mutual agreement to shorten the notice period. This law directly affects private bus transportation companies currently serving Charles County students and aims to ensure transparency and fair compensation before the county takes over services.