Education Law 305(14)(g)
Education Law
ยง 305. General powers and duties. The commissioner of education is hereby charged with the following powers and duties: 14. g. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision, section one hundred three of the general municipal law, or any other provision of law to the contrary, the board of education shall be authorized to enter into a piggyback contract with another school district that transports students pursuant to a contract with a private transportation contractor, provided that the board finds that the contract cost is appropriate and entry into a piggyback contract will result in a cost savings to the school district. For purposes of this paragraph, a "piggyback contract" means a contract for the transportation of students that: (1) provides transportation to a location outside the students' school district of residence to which another school district is already providing transportation to its own students through an existing contract with a private transportation contractor, other than a cooperatively bid contract; (2) is entered into by the private transportation contractor and each school district involved; and (3) provides for transportation in accordance with the terms and conditions of such existing transportation contract. Last Updated:
August 15, 2019