Allows school districts to seek reimbursement from state funds if they transport students at a lower cost using their own buses or vendors.

This bill amends the Rhode Island General Laws to allow individual school districts to obtain reimbursement from state funds if they transport students outside the district at a lower cost than the statewide system. The bill specifies that if a district uses its own buses or vendors, it can submit these costs to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for reimbursement. This provision aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency in school transportation services.

Allows school districts to seek reimbursement from state funds if they transport students at a lower cost using their own buses or vendors.

This bill amends the Rhode Island General Laws to allow individual school districts to obtain reimbursement from state funds if they transport students outside the district at a lower cost than the statewide system. The bill specifies that if a district uses its own buses or vendors, it can submit these costs to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for reimbursement. This provision aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency in school transportation services.