Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million to provide additional State school aid to Freehold Regional School District.

This bill provides $3.5 million in supplemental state funding specifically to the Freehold Regional School District to maintain its courtesy busing transportation services. The district had planned to eliminate these services (which serve about 30% of students living under 2.5 miles from school) due to prior state aid reductions totaling approximately $20 million since 2019. The funding prevents the loss of this essential service, which students rely on because of hazardous walking conditions and lack of sidewalks in the district. This direct aid supports over 10,000 students across eight communities who currently benefit from the transportation.