New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4621 — Requires board of education to award certain transportation contracts to most appropriate bidder; requires board of education to hold transportation meeting prior to awarding certain transportation contracts for students with disabilities.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SED

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires education boards to award transportation contracts based on the most appropriate bidder.

This bill mandates that boards of education award certain transportation contracts to the bidder deemed most appropriate. Additionally, it requires these boards to hold a transportation meeting before awarding contracts specifically for students with disabilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of students with disabilities may have more transparency and involvement in the transportation decisions affecting their children.

Summary

Transportation contracts, certain-award to most appropriate bidder

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

  • Anthony M. Bucco · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Bucco, Anthony M.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4621 do?
Transportation contracts, certain-award to most appropriate bidder
Who sponsors S 4621?
S 4621 is sponsored by Bucco, Anthony M..
What is the current status of S 4621?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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