Creates nonpublic school transportation program; requires consortiums of nonpublic schools to assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.

This bill (A1287) creates a program where groups of nonpublic schools (consortia) assume responsibility for transporting students who are legally required to be bused by school districts. School districts would pay consortia an annual aid amount of $1,022 per eligible student (covering the state’s full cost), and the consortia would handle all transportation logistics for those students. If transportation costs exceed $1,022, parents receive the difference. Consortia may also offer optional transportation within 20 miles for non-mandated students, with parents covering full costs. The program requires annual audits, oversight committees, and refunds of unspent funds to the state.