Expands eligibility for school transportation services for nonpublic school pupils; repeals law concerning transportation of certain nonpublic school students.
This bill (A 3688) expands school transportation eligibility for nonpublic school students in New Jersey. It requires school districts to provide transportation or a $675 annual reimbursement (adjusted for inflation) to students attending nonpublic schools located **within the same county** as their residence, regardless of distance. This replaces the previous rule that limited coverage to schools within 20 miles. The bill repeals outdated language (P.L.1999, c.350) that mandated the 20-mile restriction. It directly affects parents/guardians of nonpublic school students in districts providing transportation for public school students living more than 2 miles (elementary) or 2.5 miles (secondary) from school.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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