An Act increasing efficiency and sustainability of student transportation

HD 835 requires school committees to consider purchasing monthly public transit passes for students as an alternative to traditional school bus contracts before advertising for or inviting bids for transportation services. This applies to all school committees in the state and aims to increase efficiency and sustainability by leveraging existing public transit systems. Committees must follow procedures outlined in Chapter 161A, Section 5 for transit pass purchases. The bill shifts initial planning toward public transit options without mandating their use, focusing on cost and environmental efficiency.