PROGRAMS
Aid in Lieu of Transportation
COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the obligation of the Commission to:
- Date stamp applications upon receipt and verify information.
- Prepare nonpublic school routes. Prior to making the determination to pay aid in lieu of transportation, the Commission shall advertise for bids.
- Notify parent/guardian as to the determination of each application by August 1st. If transportation will be
provided, a bus pass will be used as notification to parent/guardian.
Late Application: Any application received after March 15th is a late application. Eligible students are entitled to receive transportation or aid in lieu of transportation based upon the date the application is received by the Commission. - Prepare the “Private School Transportation Summary” (B8T) and submit it to the private schools for January and May certifications.
- Send the “Request for Payment of Transportation Aid” (B7T) voucher to parent/guardian of eligible students for
first and second semester aid of lieu of transportation payments.
NOTE: The Commission is not required to pay aid in lieu of transportation when vouchers are not signed and returned by the parent/guardian before the end of the fiscal year.
Payment is made after the voucher (B7T) is received for the semester.
The first semester payment is paid in February and the second semester payment is paid in June.
Local Boards of Education shall not expend more than the maximum per student amount in accordance with NJSA 18A:39-1.
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