A 616 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Alters date by which school districts notify parents of nonpublic school students of eligibility for bus transportation or aid in-lieu-of transportation payment from August 1 to July 15.

This bill changes the deadline by which New Jersey school districts must notify parents and nonpublic schools about transportation options for students attending nonpublic schools. Specifically, it moves the notification date from August 1 to July 15 before the school year begins. School districts must now decide by this new date whether to provide bus transportation or pay aid in lieu of transportation, and they may inform families earlier if costs likely exceed the payment limit. The change directly affects school districts, nonpublic schools, and parents of nonpublic school students.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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