Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement

SB 574 requires the Charles County Board of Education to provide 45 days' written notice and hold a public hearing at least 10 years before replacing a private company that currently provides student bus transportation services. The bill defines "displacement" as replacing a private provider without contractual renewal, excluding cases like contract non-renewal for cause or provider breaches. It mandates the board notify affected providers in writing and publish hearing notices in a local newspaper for two weeks prior to the hearing. The board must also give displaced providers at least two years' written notice before implementing replacement, with specific compensation options if the timeline is shortened. This bill directly affects private bus transportation companies serving Charles County students.